BEBL Round 13 (Regular Season): Defenders beat Tiger Sharks by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 13 in the BEBL took place in Belize City. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Tiger Sharks (6-4) to first ranked Defenders (9-2) 77-74 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Bobby Williams (, college: Contra Costa) contributed with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Edward Hampton answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for Tiger Sharks. Defenders have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-2 record. Defending champion Tiger Sharks keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Western Ballers. Defenders are looking forward to face Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga in the next round. Tiger Sharks will play on the road against the league's second-placed Running Rebels in Belize City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Belmopan was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Dream Ballers (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Trojans (2-10). Dream Ballers managed to secure a 9-point victory 88-79. Forward Arik Nicholas (196, college: ACU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and Deshawn Brackett chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Trojans' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Dream Ballers. They maintain fifth place with 6-5 record. Trojans at the other side keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Dream Ballers will play against bottom-ranked Suns (#7) in the next round. Trojans will have a break next round.
The game between second ranked Running Rebels (8-3) and 7th ranked Suns (1-10) in Belize City on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Running Rebels outscored guests from 96-56. Kenneth Perkins Jr nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Running Rebels' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kevin Jones came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds for Suns in the defeat. Running Rebels maintains second place with 8-3 record behind leader Defenders. Suns lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Running Rebels will meet at home Tiger Sharks (#4) in the next round. Suns will play against Dream Ballers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Defenders - Tiger Sharks 77-74

The most exciting game of round 13 in the BEBL took place in Belize City. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Tiger Sharks (6-4) to first ranked Defenders (9-2) 77-74 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Bobby Williams (, college: Contra Costa) contributed with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Edward Hampton answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and guard Keon Rowland added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Tiger Sharks. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defenders have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-2 record. Defending champion Tiger Sharks keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Western Ballers. Defenders are looking forward to face Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga in the next round. Tiger Sharks will play on the road against the league's second-placed Running Rebels in Belize City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Defenders: N.Jones 20+11reb+3ast, B.Williams 20+9reb+4ast, A.Aguek 15+11reb+4ast, S.Pratt 14+2reb, M.Caceres 4, J.Orosco 4+1ast
Tiger Sharks: H.Edward 19+12reb+1ast, R.Keon 19+7reb, C.Jackson 14+6reb+3ast, R.Eyan 12+3reb, G.Tyrell 6+4reb+2ast, W.Brian 4+11reb+1ast

Running Rebels - Suns 96-56

The game between second ranked Running Rebels (8-3) and 7th ranked Suns (1-10) in Belize City on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Running Rebels outscored guests from 96-56. Running Rebels dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 42. Running Rebels forced 35 Suns turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Suns' players. American power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and point guard Francis Arana (180-1997) accounted for 24 points and 4 assists. Perkins Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Running Rebels players scored in double figures. Running Rebels' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kevin Jones came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and forward Isienie Velasquez added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Suns in the defeat. Running Rebels maintains second place with 8-3 record behind leader Defenders. Suns lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Running Rebels will meet at home Tiger Sharks (#4) in the next round. Suns will play against Dream Ballers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Running Rebels: F.Arana 24+2reb+4ast, P.Kenneth 17+12reb+4ast, H.Kiyjohnte 16+4reb, M.Young 12+7reb+1ast, L.Sosa 11+4reb+1ast, J.William 6+2reb+7ast
Suns: J.Kevin 16+15reb+1ast, V.Isienie 12+6reb+2ast, D.Tayshaun 11+4reb+2ast, G.Deshane 8+11reb, Y.Ewart 7+10reb+3ast, G.Julian 2+2reb

Trojans - Dream Ballers 79-88

The game in Belmopan was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Dream Ballers (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Trojans (2-10). Dream Ballers managed to secure a 9-point victory 88-79. Dream Ballers forced 23 Trojans turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Forward Arik Nicholas (196, college: ACU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Dream Ballers players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import point guard Corey Nickerson (203, college: CBS Houston) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Trojans' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Dream Ballers. They maintain fifth place with 6-5 record. Trojans at the other side keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Dream Ballers will play against bottom-ranked Suns (#7) in the next round. Trojans will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dream Ballers: N.Arik 25+10reb+9ast, B.Flowers 20+2reb, D.Brackett 15+10reb+4ast, S.Kirk 10+6reb+2ast, K.Laurie 8+5reb+2ast, J.Ciego 6+2reb+3ast
Trojans: H.Bryan 33+5reb+1ast, N.Corey 16+9reb+1ast, V.Jarrel 9+11reb+5ast, H.Rhondi 9+5reb+1ast, F.Greg 6+4reb+1ast, L.Lisanie 4+1reb