Ethias League Round 6: Spirou Charleroi beats Liege Basket by two after a very close game - Nov 11, 2012
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There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of Ethias League and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places.
The most exciting game of round 6 in the Ethias League took place in Charleroi. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Liege Basket (3-3) to fifth ranked Spirou Charleroi (4-2) 74-72 on Friday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 2 points. 27 personal fouls committed by Liege Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American swingman Matt Walsh (197-82, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Amaury Jadin (189-86) contributed with 20 points and 6 steals for the winners. American power forward Gary Ware (205-83, college: Purdue, agency: TSS Management) replied with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Liege Basket. Spirou Charleroi moved-up to second place, which they share with Oostende. Liege Basket at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Antwerp and M.Hainaut. Spirou Charleroi is looking forward to face Leuven Bears (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Liege Basket will play against Antwerp Giants and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Belfius Mons-Hainaut (3-3) against fourth ranked Base Oostende (4-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Belfius Mons-Hainaut was crushed by Base Oostende in Oostende 81-54. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Belfius Mons-Hainaut. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American players dominated the game. Wesley Wilkinson (207-84, college: Nebraska) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Matt Lojeski chipped in 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Josh Bostic (196-87, college: Findlay, OH) with 18 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Base Oostende have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Spirou. Belfius Mons-Hainaut at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Antwerp and Liege. Base Oostende will play against league's leader Okapi Aalstar on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Belfius Mons-Hainaut will play against VOO Verviers-Pepinster and hopes to get back on the winning track. Ethias League top team - Okapi Aalstar (5-1) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed eighth ranked VOO Verviers-Pepinster (1-5) 89-63. Ryan Thompson notched 20 points and 4 assists to lead the effort. Okapi Aalstar's coach Brad Dean felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Maxim Zakharov did not help to save the game for VOO Verviers-Pepinster. Okapi Aalstar maintains first position with 5-1 record. Loser VOO Verviers-Pepinster stay at the bottom place with five games lost. They share the position with Leuven. Okapi Aalstar will meet at home Base Oostende (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. VOO Verviers-Pepinster will play against Belfius Mons-Hainaut (#6) in Quaregnon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 6 Leuven was beaten by Antwerp on the road 63-55.
The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Antwerp Giants' (3-3) home victory over 7th ranked Leuven Bears (1-5) 63-55 on Sunday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 12-5. But Leuven Bears won second period 20-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Antwerp Giants dominated on the defensive end, holding Leuven Bears to just 5 points in first quarter. American forward Gregg Thondique (201-87, college: Virginia Union, agency: FCM) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international guard Roel Moors (190-78) supported him with 16 points and 6 assists. Even 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by international point guard Niels Marnegrave (191-87) did not help to save the game for Leuven Bears. U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican forward Ivan Aska (200-90, college: Murray St.) added 11 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Antwerp Giants moved-up to fourth place, which they share with M.Hainaut and Liege. Leuven Bears lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Verviers-Pep.. Antwerp Giants will meet Liege Basket (#5) in the next round. Leuven Bears will play against the league's second-placed Spirou Charleroi. Top scorers: Leuven: T.Smith 12+2reb+1ast, I.Aska 11+4reb+1ast, J.Dukes 9+3reb+2ast, N.Marnegrave 8+7reb+4ast, B.Burgess 8+6reb, I.Hanavan 5+6reb Antwerp: R.Moors 16+1reb+6ast, G.Thondique 14+10reb, L.Reed 12+3reb+1ast, Y.Driesen 9+9reb+1ast, R.Biggs 8+8reb+1ast, D.Donkor 3
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Belfius Mons-Hainaut (3-3) against fourth ranked Base Oostende (4-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Belfius Mons-Hainaut was crushed by Base Oostende in Oostende 81-54. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Belfius Mons-Hainaut. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game without a history. Base Oostende led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 17-of-18 charity shots (94.4 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Wesley Wilkinson (207-84, college: Nebraska) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Matt Lojeski (198-85, college: Hawaii) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Josh Bostic (196-87, college: Findlay, OH) with 18 points and center Brian Qvale (210-88, college: Montana) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Base Oostende have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Spirou. Belfius Mons-Hainaut at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Antwerp and Liege. Base Oostende will play against league's leader Okapi Aalstar on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Belfius Mons-Hainaut will play against VOO Verviers-Pepinster and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: M.Hainaut: J.Bostic 18+4reb+1ast, B.Qvale 13+3reb, Q.Taylor 7+5reb+2ast, L.Giancaterino 5+1reb+1ast, G.Muya 3+3reb, J.Cage 2+1reb Oostende: W.Wilkinson 16+10reb+1ast, M.Lojeski 16+3reb+2ast, B.Wright 9+5reb+2ast, D.Djordjevic 9+3reb+7ast, M.Stojic 8+4reb+4ast, D.Drobnjak 8+1reb
Ethias League top team - Okapi Aalstar (5-1) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed eighth ranked VOO Verviers-Pepinster (1-5) 89-63. The game without a history. Okapi Aalstar led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to VOO Verviers-Pepinster's 26. Okapi Aalstar forced 20 VOO Verviers-Pepinster turnovers. American guard Ryan Thompson (198-89, college: Rider) notched 20 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Jason Clark (188-90, college: Georgetown) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five Okapi Aalstar players scored in double figures. Okapi Aalstar's coach Brad Dean felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Russian forward Maxim Zakharov (198-89, college: E.Utah JC) did not help to save the game for VOO Verviers-Pepinster. Serbian power forward Nemanja Aleksandrov (210-87) added 21 points and 5 rebounds. Okapi Aalstar maintains first position with 5-1 record. Loser VOO Verviers-Pepinster stay at the bottom place with five games lost. They share the position with Leuven. Okapi Aalstar will meet at home Base Oostende (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. VOO Verviers-Pepinster will play against Belfius Mons-Hainaut (#6) in Quaregnon and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Verviers-Pep.: N.Aleksandrov 21+5reb, J.Green 17+3reb+1ast, M.Zakharov 16+8reb+4ast, Y.Moray 3+2reb+1ast, S.Moris 2+2reb, Y.Baeri 2+1reb Aalstar: R.Thompson 20+1reb+4ast, J.Clark 14+6reb+2ast, L.Anderson 14+5reb, D.Raivio 13+5reb+3ast, C.Young 11+7reb+2ast, H.VanLangenhove 8
The most exciting game of round 6 in the Ethias League took place in Charleroi. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Liege Basket (3-3) to fifth ranked Spirou Charleroi (4-2) 74-72 on Friday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 2 points. 27 personal fouls committed by Liege Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American swingman Matt Walsh (197-82, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Amaury Jadin (189-86) contributed with 20 points and 6 steals for the winners. American power forward Gary Ware (205-83, college: Purdue, agency: TSS Management) replied with 17 points and 7 rebounds and international forward Wen Boss Mukubu (198-83, college: UAB, agency: SportsTalent) added 19 points in the effort for Liege Basket. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Spirou Charleroi moved-up to second place, which they share with Oostende. Liege Basket at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Antwerp and M.Hainaut. Spirou Charleroi is looking forward to face Leuven Bears (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Liege Basket will play against Antwerp Giants and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Liege: W.Boss Mukubu 19+3reb, G.Ware 17+7reb, L.Bosco 13+2reb+3ast, B.Monteiro 12+5reb+1ast, G.Hockins 4, O.Troisfontaines 4+1reb Spirou: A.Jadin 20+3reb+1ast, J.Foster 16+3reb+1ast, C.Johnson 14+3reb+4ast, M.Walsh 13+9reb+3ast, N.Jankovic 6+5reb, C.Beghin 2+2reb
Ethias League Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Victories for Mons-Hainaut and Oostende - May 25, 2013
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M.Hainaut - Spirou 74-66
M0ns-Hainaut claimed the second straight win over Spirou to step closer to the Ethias League Finals. The hosts trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 19-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Belfius Mons-Hainaut forced 20 Spirou Charleroi turnovers. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard Quincy Taylor (196-82, college: UAB) who scored 26 points and 6 assists [read more]
M0ns-Hainaut claimed the second straight win over Spirou to step closer to the Ethias League Finals. The hosts trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 19-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Belfius Mons-Hainaut forced 20 Spirou Charleroi turnovers. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard Quincy Taylor (196-82, college: UAB) who scored 26 points and 6 assists. Guard Jonathan Wallace (187-86, college: Georgetown, agency: Pro One Sports) chipped in 12 points. Belfius Mons-Hainaut's coach Yves Defraigne used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Jerome Randle (178-87, college: California) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Devin Green (201-82, college: Hampton) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Top scorers: Spirou: D.Green 17+3reb, J.Randle 16+6reb+1ast, A.Riddick 7+6reb, C.Beghin 6+1ast, S.Massot 6+6reb, D.Allen 6+2reb M.Hainaut: Q.Taylor 26+4reb+6ast, J.Wallace 12+3reb, G.Muya 10+2reb+1ast, B.Qvale 8+5reb, J.Bostic 7+2ast, J.Cage 6+6reb+2ast
Oostende overcame Aalstar to even the semifinal series. It looked good early as Okapi Aalstar took an 14-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Base Oostende took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 6 points. They made 19-of-21 charity shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Serbian-Montenegrin guard Dusan Djordjevic (195-83, agency: Beo Basket) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). International guard Quentin Serron (190-90) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Samoan-American power forward John Tofi (203-84, college: UTEP) replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and American guard Ryan Thompson (198-89, college: Rider) added 18 points and 4 assists in the effort for Okapi Aalstar. Top scorers: Aalstar: J.Tofi 23+7reb+3ast, R.Thompson 18+3reb+4ast, D.Raivio 13+3reb, C.Young 7+6reb+1ast, A.Ruoff 6+6reb+2ast, L.Cummard 5+5reb+3ast Oostende: Q.Serron 20+3reb, D.Djordjevic 19+4reb+6ast, D.Drobnjak 12+2reb+4ast, M.Lojeski 9+4reb+2ast, V.Petrovic 7+1reb+1ast, M.Stojic 6+2reb
Aalstar keep John Tofi for the next season - May 24, 2013
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Okapi Aalstar have extended the contract with John Tofi (203-F/C-84, college: UTEP). The Samoan centre will enter his second straight season with the team. This current season John Tofi notched 12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in the EuroChallenge. He also tallies 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per appearance in the Ethias League. Previously John Tofi played for Leuven Bears and Pepinster. He was named into All-Belgian League 2nd Team in 2011. [read more]
Okapi Aalstar have extended the contract with John Tofi (203-F/C-84, college: UTEP). The Samoan centre will enter his second straight season with the team. This current season John Tofi notched 12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in the EuroChallenge. He also tallies 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per appearance in the Ethias League. Previously John Tofi played for Leuven Bears and Pepinster. He was named into All-Belgian League 2nd Team in 2011.
Ethias League Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Mons-Hainaut and Aalstar earn wins - May 22, 2013
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Spirou - M.Hainaut 53-64
Mons-Hainaut surprised Spirou away from home to take 1-0 lead in the semifinal series. It looked good early as Spirou Charleroi took an 4-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Belfius Mons-Hainaut had a 16-9 second period charge getting the lead and Spirou Charleroi was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 53-64. The game was dominated by American players [read more]
Mons-Hainaut surprised Spirou away from home to take 1-0 lead in the semifinal series. It looked good early as Spirou Charleroi took an 4-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Belfius Mons-Hainaut had a 16-9 second period charge getting the lead and Spirou Charleroi was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 53-64. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Quincy Taylor (196-82, college: UAB) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Justin Cage (198-85, college: Xavier, agency: Priority Sports) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Devin Green (201-82, college: Hampton) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Jerome Randle (178-87, college: California) added 14 points in the effort for Spirou Charleroi. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Spirou: J.Randle 14+3reb+3ast, D.Green 13+11reb+2ast, J.Hamilton 7+2reb+1ast, C.Beghin 7+1reb+1ast, S.Massot 4+3reb, D.Allen 4+2reb M.Hainaut: J.Cage 14+5reb, Q.Taylor 12+6reb+2ast, M.Randle 11+5reb, J.Bostic 9+5reb+2ast, G.Muya 9+5reb+1ast, B.Qvale 5+3reb
Aalstar shot down Oostende on the road to gain the lead in the series. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 95-84. Okapi Aalstar made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Base Oostende helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Ryan Thompson (198-89, college: Rider) fired 28 points for the winners. His fellow American import Derek Raivio (190-84, college: Gonzaga) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists. Four Okapi Aalstar players scored in double figures. American guard Matt Lojeski (198-85, college: Hawaii) produced 32 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Serbian-Montenegrin guard Dusan Djordjevic (195-83, agency: Beo Basket) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Base Oostende's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Oostende: M.Lojeski 32+5reb+6ast, D.Djordjevic 17+4reb+3ast, M.Stojic 13+3reb, B.Wright 7+2reb+1ast, S.Singletary 6+2reb+2ast, Q.Serron 3+1reb Aalstar: R.Thompson 28+3reb+1ast, D.Raivio 19+1reb+11ast, J.Tofi 16+6reb+2ast, A.Ruoff 14+2reb+1ast, C.Young 8+13reb, T.Dreesen 6
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