National League Round 10 (Regular Season): Sol Blazers lose to Lions

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Sol Blazers (7-1). They were crushed by second ranked Lions (7-1) 115-59 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Sol Blazers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Lions dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Sol Blazers' 24. They outrebounded Sol Blazers 50-31 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Justin Collins (185, college: Clarion) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Juawon Ebanks (, college: Pensacola CC) chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Hayden Dykstra (196, college: Citrus JC) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Lions have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Sol Blazers.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Lions as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Sol Blazers) loss. Lions defeated 3rd ranked Michelob Ultra in George Town 86-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Michelob Ultra. The former international forward Jerome Narcisse (193-1987, college: SWOSU) notched 30 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Justin Collins supported him with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists by forward Brad Lansdell (193) did not help to save the game for Michelob Ultra. Lions have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sol Blazers. Michelob Ultra at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from George Town: Michelob Ultra (#3) and U17 (#6). U17 was smashed at home by 25 points 45-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Amari Latham fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Jovan Bevans produced 22 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Michelob Ultra maintains third position with 5-5 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Lions. U17 lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost.

In the last game of round 10 Coca Cola was destroyed by IRG Astros on the opponent's court 97-76.



Lions - Sol Blazers 115-59

Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Sol Blazers (7-1). They were crushed by second ranked Lions (7-1) 115-59 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Sol Blazers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Lions dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Sol Blazers' 24. They outrebounded Sol Blazers 50-31 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Justin Collins (185, college: Clarion) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Juawon Ebanks (, college: Pensacola CC) chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Hayden Dykstra (196, college: Citrus JC) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Shaad OGarro (199-1990, college: LeMoyne-Owen) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Lions and four Sol Blazers players scored in double figures. Lions have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Sol Blazers.
Top scorers:
Lions: J.Collins 27+5reb+1ast, J.Ebanks 22+11reb, J.Narcisse 18+5reb+1ast, L.Fanelli 15+11reb+5ast, D.Quinland 14+5reb, D.Powell 12+11reb
Sol Blazers: D.Hayden 16+9reb, S.O'Garro 14+9reb+1ast, W.Jacob 12+4reb+1ast, V.Bryan 11+5reb+4ast, D.Costa Drayson 6+1reb, A.Michael 0+3reb

U17 - Michelob Ultra 45-70

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from George Town: Michelob Ultra (#3) and U17 (#6). U17 was smashed at home by 25 points 45-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Michelob Ultra dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to U17's 28. Michelob Ultra forced 21 U17 turnovers and outrebounded them 49-32 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Amari Latham (198, college: Brunswick) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Bryan Ebanks chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Jovan Bevans produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and Mason Miller added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Michelob Ultra maintains third position with 5-5 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Lions. U17 lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Michelob Ultra: A.Latham 19+10reb+1ast, J.Woolery 13+4reb, B.Lansdell 11+3reb+3ast, B.Ebanks 8+9reb+5ast, J.Winton 7+1reb, J.Montero-Espinal 7+6reb+1ast
U17: B.Jovan 22+8reb, M.Mason 8+6reb+1ast, I.Delroy 4+3reb, B.Rajon 4+3reb, R.Liam 4+5reb, S.Leon 3+4reb

IRG Astros - Coca Cola 97-76

Rather expected game in Grand Cayman where 6th ranked Coca Cola (1-6) was crushed by fourth ranked IRG Astros (3-3) 97-76 on Monday. IRG Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Coca Cola's 16. They outrebounded Coca Cola 57-28 including a 20-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. IRG Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when IRG Astros made 9 blocks. The former international Davion Cotterell fired 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Power forward DeAndre Simpson chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Michael Jacaban produced 22 points and Luca Adrigolo added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. IRG Astros maintains fourth position with 3-3 record. Loser Coca Cola dropped to the bottom place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
IRG Astros: D.Cotterell 24+8reb+6ast, N.General-Vanderpuije 14+6reb+2ast, D.Simpson 13+10reb+4ast, S.Cotterell 12+8reb+1ast, J.Whittaker 9+9reb+1ast, J.Miller 8+2reb+2ast
Coca Cola: J.Michael 22+3reb, A.Luca 19+3reb+3ast, S.Neil 15+6reb+1ast, D.Earl 12+1reb+6ast, V.Christian 5+2reb+1ast, C.Ryan 3+3reb

Lions - Michelob Ultra 86-76

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Lions as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Sol Blazers) loss. Lions defeated 3rd ranked Michelob Ultra in George Town 86-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Michelob Ultra. The former international forward Jerome Narcisse (193-1987, college: SWOSU) notched 30 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Justin Collins (185, college: Clarion) supported him with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists by forward Brad Lansdell (193) did not help to save the game for Michelob Ultra. Forward Amari Latham (198, college: Brunswick) added 16 points for lost side. Four Michelob Ultra players scored in double figures. Lions have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sol Blazers. Michelob Ultra at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Lions: J.Narcisse 30+5reb+3ast, J.Collins 23+7reb+1ast, D.Quinland 17+2reb+2ast, A.Buttrum 8+4reb, J.Ebanks 5+3reb+2ast, P.Webb 3+10reb+4ast
Michelob Ultra: L.Brad 28+15reb+7ast, L.Amari 16+4reb+1ast, E.Bryan 13+7reb, W.Javonte 13+2reb+1ast, W.Jamel 6+1reb, J.Andre 0+1reb