BEBL Round 10 (Regular Season): Defenders keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Defenders as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Defenders smashed 6th ranked Trojans in Belize City 103-83. Defenders outrebounded Trojans 45-27 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Ajang Aguek (201-2000, college: Lander) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) contributed with 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) replied with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Trojans. Defenders (7-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Trojans lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with eight games lost. They share the position with Suns. Trojans will play next round against strong Running Rebels trying to get back on the winning streak. Defenders will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Leading Western Ballaz (6-2) recorded its second loss in San Ignacio. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Running Rebels (6-2) 79-64. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Western Ballaz. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Point guard Francis Arana (180-1997) scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and William Jr Stanford chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international Glency Lopez (180-1997, college: Midland CC) responded with 23 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Running Rebels moved-up to second place, which they share with Western Ballers. Running Rebels will play against bottom-ranked Trojans (#7) in Belmopan in the next round where they are favorite. Western Ballers will have a break next round.
The game in was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Dream Ballers (3-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Suns (1-8). Dream Ballers defeated Suns 77-64 on Saturday. Arik Nicholas notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 11 points and 4 assists by Tayshaun Dawson did not help to save the game for Suns. Suns' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dream Ballers maintains fifth position with 3-5 record. Suns at the other side keep the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Trojans. Dream Ballers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Dangriga Dream Ballers.




Defenders - Trojans 103-83

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Defenders as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Defenders smashed 6th ranked Trojans in Belize City 103-83. Defenders outrebounded Trojans 45-27 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Ajang Aguek (201-2000, college: Lander) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) replied with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Rhondi Hackett (201-1997, college: LMU) added 23 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Trojans. Five Defenders and four Trojans players scored in double figures. Defenders (7-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Trojans lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with eight games lost. They share the position with Suns. Trojans will play next round against strong Running Rebels trying to get back on the winning streak. Defenders will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Trojans: H.Rhondi 23+6reb, H.Bryan 20+5reb+4ast, T.Raheem 16+1reb, V.Jarrel 10+5reb+3ast, E.Emani 6+2reb+2ast, N.Corey 6+4reb+4ast
Defenders: J.Orosco 25+2reb+2ast, N.Jones 23+10reb+3ast, A.Aguek 18+19reb+7ast, B.Williams 15+3reb+3ast, S.Pratt 13+7reb+2ast, J.Lopez 7+1ast

Suns - Dream Ballers 64-77

The game in was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Dream Ballers (3-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Suns (1-8). Dream Ballers defeated Suns 77-64 on Saturday. Dream Ballers forced 22 Suns turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dream Ballers made 8 blocks. Forward Arik Nicholas (196, college: ACU) notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international forward Kirk Smith (203-2000, college: McLennan CC) supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Even 11 points and 4 assists by guard Tayshaun Dawson did not help to save the game for Suns. Joshua McLaughlin added 14 points for lost side. Suns' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dream Ballers maintains fifth position with 3-5 record. Suns at the other side keep the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Trojans. Dream Ballers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Dangriga Dream Ballers.
Top scorers:
Suns: V.Isienie 14+1reb+1ast, M.Joshua 14+4reb, D.Tayshaun 11+4reb+4ast, Y.Ewart 9+5reb, V.Damion 5+5reb, C.Ray 5+5reb+1ast
Dream Ballers: N.Arik 25+5reb+1ast, D.Brackett 16+3reb+4ast, S.Kirk 14+9reb+2ast, J.Ciego 7+1ast, B.Flowers 5+8reb, K.Laurie 4+8reb+1ast

Western Ballers - Running Rebels 64-79

Leading Western Ballaz (6-2) recorded its second loss in San Ignacio. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Running Rebels (6-2) 79-64. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Western Ballaz. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Running Rebels outrebounded Western Ballers 55-38 including 18 on the offensive glass. Western Ballers were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Francis Arana (180-1997) scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Fully Feared Sports) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Running Rebels players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international Glency Lopez (180-1997, college: Midland CC) responded with 23 points and 4 assists and American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Running Rebels moved-up to second place, which they share with Western Ballers. Running Rebels will play against bottom-ranked Trojans (#7) in Belmopan in the next round where they are favorite. Western Ballers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Western Ballers: L.Glency 23+4reb+4ast, G.Mark 20+9reb+1ast, V.Evans 12+10reb+2ast, P.Kerwin 6+9reb, M.Jordan 3+3reb, S.Zoren 0+2reb
Running Rebels: F.Arana 22+8reb+6ast, J.William 16+9reb+3ast, P.Kenneth 15+12reb, M.Young 13+13reb, L.Sosa 8+5reb, T.Dawson 3+1reb