BEBL Round 2 of Semi-Finals

Western Ballers - Running Rebels 70-66:
Strangely Running Rebels outrebounded Western Ballaz 50-37 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard William Jr Stanford (193-1998, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Fully Feared Sports) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests.
Top scorers:
Western Ballers: M.Gordon 22+11reb, E.Victor 18+6reb+5ast, G.Lopez 12+3reb+1ast, Z.Smith 8+6reb, J.Moses 7+4reb+2ast, M.Lewis 2+1reb
Running Rebels: K.Perkins Jr. 16+7reb+1ast, W.Jr. Stanford 14+8reb, R.Rasheed 10+8reb+1ast, D.Tevaughn 8+4reb, K.Houston 8+5reb+1ast, A.Francis 6+4reb+2ast

Defenders - Tiger Sharks 70-59:
Defenders had a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import forward Bobby Williams (, college: Contra Costa) contributed with 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Defenders' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Conner Jackson (190-2000, college: Purdue NW) replied with 24 points and Edward Hampton added 19 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Tiger Sharks.
Top scorers:
Defenders: B.Williams 15+4reb+5ast, J.Lopez 11+4reb+1ast, C.D'Von 10+3reb+7ast, N.Jones 9+16reb+4ast, S.Pratt 9+2reb, A.Aguek 8+13reb+2ast
Tiger Sharks: C.Jackson 24+2reb+2ast, H.Edward 19+6reb, G.Tyrell 7+8reb+1ast, R.Eyan 4+3reb+1ast, E.Ashton 3+1reb, R.Keon 2+4reb