BEBL Round 7 (Regular Season): Tiger Sharks hand first loss to Running Rebels

BEBL is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 7 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Running Rebels (5-1) in San Pedro on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Tiger Sharks (5-1) 81-79. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Running Rebels. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Edward Hampton who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Tyrell Griffith contributed with 10 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. American guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL) answered with 24 points and 9 rebounds for Running Rebels. Defending champion used an opportunity after Running Rebels lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position which they share with defeated Running Rebels. Tiger Sharks is looking forward to face Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga in the next round. Running Rebels' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Belize City Defenders.
Bottom-ranked Suns is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to third ranked Western Ballaz (4-1) 98-82. It was a great evening for American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Jordan Moses helped adding 19 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Terrence Johnson (203, college: Caldwell Tech) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Western Ballers maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader Running Rebels. Suns at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Western Ballers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Suns will play at home against Trojans (#6) and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game between third ranked Defenders (4-2) and 5th ranked Dream Ballers (2-5) in Belize City on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Defenders outscored guests from Dangriga 90-50. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dream Ballers. It was a quality performance for Nigel Jones who led the winners and scored 25 points and 9 rebounds. Deshawn Brackett came up with 15 points and 4 assists for Dream Ballers in the defeat. 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 have a solid series of four victories in a row. Despite that victory Defenders went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Dream Ballers keep the fifth place with five games lost. Defenders' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Belize City to the arena Running Rebels.




Defenders - Dream Ballers 90-50

The game between third ranked Defenders (4-2) and 5th ranked Dream Ballers (2-5) in Belize City on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Defenders outscored guests from Dangriga 90-50. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dream Ballers. Defenders dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Dream Ballers' 24. Defenders forced 20 Dream Ballers turnovers. It was a quality performance for American Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Ajang Aguek (201-2000, college: Lander) accounted for 21 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) came up with 15 points and 4 assists and the former international forward Jihad Wright (193-1993, college: UNCP) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Dream Ballers in the defeat. 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 have a solid series of four victories in a row. Despite that victory Defenders went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Dream Ballers keep the fifth place with five games lost. Defenders' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Belize City to the arena Running Rebels.
Top scorers:
Defenders: N.Jones 25+9reb+3ast, A.Aguek 21+14reb+1ast, B.Williams 13+5reb+4ast, J.Lopez 7+1reb, M.Caceres 7+2reb+1ast, J.Orosco 6+1ast
Dream Ballers: B.Deshawn 15+2reb+4ast, C.Jahiem 9+4reb, A.Nicholas 8+4reb, W.Jihad 7+10reb+2ast, K.Smith 6+6reb+1ast, F.Brandon 5+5reb

Tiger Sharks - Running Rebels 81-79

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Running Rebels (5-1) in San Pedro on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Tiger Sharks (5-1) 81-79. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Running Rebels. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Edward Hampton who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Tyrell Griffith contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Five Tiger Sharks players scored in double figures. American guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL) answered with 24 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) added 18 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Running Rebels. Defending champion used an opportunity after Running Rebels lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position which they share with defeated Running Rebels. Tiger Sharks is looking forward to face Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga in the next round. Running Rebels' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Belize City Defenders.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: E.Hampton 25+7reb+6ast, K.Rowland 16+8reb+1ast, J.Conner 11+6reb+4ast, D.Moody 10+3reb+2ast, T.Griffith 10+15reb, E.Rene 7+5reb+2ast
Running Rebels: W.Jr. Stanford 24+9reb+3ast, K.Houston 19+6reb+2ast, K.Perkins Jr. 18+15reb+1ast, Y.Matthew 8+8reb, A.Francis 6+5reb+4ast, D.Tevaughn 2+2reb+2ast

Western Ballers - Suns 98-82

Bottom-ranked Suns is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to third ranked Western Ballaz (4-1) 98-82. Western Ballers made 26-of-34 charity shots (76.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Suns turnovers. Western Ballers players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Suns were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Jordan Moses (207-1996, college: Jackson CC) helped adding 19 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Terrence Johnson (203, college: Caldwell Tech) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Kevin Jones scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Five Western Ballers and four Suns players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Western Ballers maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader Running Rebels. Suns at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Western Ballers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Suns will play at home against Trojans (#6) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Western Ballers: M.Gordon 21+9reb+4ast, E.Victor 20+3reb+2ast, J.Moses 19+11reb+2ast, Z.Smith 13+3reb+2ast, G.Lopez 11+3reb+7ast, A.Allison 9+3reb+1ast
Suns: J.Terrence 26+9reb+2ast, V.Isienie 14+1reb+2ast, J.Kevin 12+6reb+2ast, I.Eddie 10+6reb+1ast, D.Tayshaun 9+2reb+2ast, M.Joshua 5+1reb+4ast