Top Division I Round 6 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of LDP Donza (5-1) against top-ranked Guco Lier (4-0) 88-78 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of LDP Donza. Guco Lier made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Strangely LDP Donza outrebounded Guco Lier 37-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guco Lier made 7 blocks. It was a good game for Andrej Cuyvers (193-2001) who led his team to a victory with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Ferre Vanderhoydonck (204-2001) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Landon Unruh (188-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for LDP Donza. LDP Donza's coach Jeffrey Nolmans rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guco Lier have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. LDP Donza at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Melsele who have the same record. LDP Donza will play next round against Waregem trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Guco Lier will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Falco Gent on the road.
Undefeated Melsele (5-1) recorded its first loss on the court of eighth ranked Lommel. Visitors were defeated by Lommel 97-87. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Melsele. Point guard Bram Schelkens (182-1998) scored 25 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Toon Wesenbeek chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Dorian Marchant (198-1993) with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Melsele's coach Wim Van Britsom tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lommel (3-3) moved-up to seventh place. Newly promoted Melsele still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Ieper and LDP Donza. Lommel will play against Kontich (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Melsele will play against Giants B (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Neufchateau's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Kontich (1-5) 91-82 on Saturday. Samuel Schadeck notched 42 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 31 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by Yannick Desiron did not help to save the game for Kontich. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Neufchateau left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with defeated Kontich. Neufchateau will meet higher ranked Vilvoorde (#12) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kontich will play against Lommel and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Brugge was smashed by Waregem on the road 92-72. Willebroek destroyed Falco Gent on its own court 91-62. Ieper managed to outperform Giants B in a road game 81-75.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 13 points and 17 rebounds by Ozzy Massey of Ieper.



Waregem - Brugge 92-72:
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Waregem (3-2) crushed at home 9th ranked Brugge (2-4) 92-72 on Saturday. Waregem made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Waregem had a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mathieu Coucke (200) notched 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Maarten Vandenbossche (207-2003) supported him with 14 points. Even 15 points by forward Sam Lambrecht (197) did not help to save the game for Brugge. Guard Arno Vandewalle (182-1995) added 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Waregem maintains sixth position with 3-2 record. Loser Brugge dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Falco Gent and Giants B. Waregem will meet league's second-placed LDP Donza in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Brugge will play against Willebroek (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brugge: S.Lambrecht 15+3reb, V.Arno 12+4reb+2ast, D.Cedric 9+1reb+6ast, D.Jasper 8, V.Niels 6+3reb+1ast, R.Jules 6+6reb+3ast
Waregem: C.Mathieu 17+7reb+5ast, V.Maarten 14+2reb+1ast, A.Ikolo 12+2reb, D.Van 10+3reb, T.Casteele 9+2reb+2ast, B.Cedric 8+5reb+2ast

Willebroek - Falco Gent 91-62:
Very expected game when 10th ranked Falco Gent (2-4) was smashed on the road by fifth ranked Willebroek (4-2) 91-62 on Saturday. Willebroek outrebounded Falco Gent 40-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. Willebroek looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Falco Gent's players. The former international Yoeri Schoepen (200-1994) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Seppe DEspallier (198-1999) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Willebroek players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Joren Vermoesen (201-1993) did not help to save the game for Falco Gent. Guard Ajani Faison (192-2005) added 14 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. Willebroek maintains fifth position with 4-2 record. Loser Falco Gent dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Giants B and Brugge. Willebroek will meet Brugge (#9) on the road in the next round. Falco Gent will play against Guco Lier and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Falco Gent: V.Joren 15+7reb+1ast, F.Ajani 14+2reb+1ast, B.Viktor 10+5reb, J.Unal 7+2reb+1ast, A.Rune 6+2reb+1ast, L.Dries 3+1reb
Willebroek: S.Yoeri 16+9reb+2ast, R.Roby 12+6reb+3ast, A.Mollekens 12+5reb+2ast, D.Seppe 11+8reb+3ast, E.Joel 9+1reb+2ast, Y.Baetens 8+4reb+1ast

Lommel - Melsele 97-87:
Melsele (5-1) recorded its first loss on the court of eighth ranked Lommel. Visitors were defeated by Lommel 97-87. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Melsele. Lommel players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Melsele's players. Melsele was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Bram Schelkens (182-1998) scored 25 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Toon Wesenbeek (204-1997) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Lommel players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international Dorian Marchant (198-1993) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Philippe Peeters (188-1995) scored 21 points. Melsele's coach Wim Van Britsom tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lommel (3-3) moved-up to seventh place. Newly promoted Melsele still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Ieper and LDP Donza. Lommel will play against Kontich (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Melsele will play against Giants B (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Melsele: D.Marchant 22+6reb, P.Philippe 21+4reb+1ast, M.Hautekeet 18+5reb+1ast, N.Tiago 8+3reb+2ast, B.Jens 7+2reb+1ast, G.Len 6+1reb
Lommel: B.Schelkens 25+4reb+7ast, M.Bovy 16+2reb+1ast, T.Wesenbeek 16+8reb+2ast, C.Toon 12+2reb+2ast, K.De 10+6reb+1ast, W.Jansen 9+3reb+2ast

Neufchateau - Kontich 91-82:
Neufchateau's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Kontich (1-5) 91-82 on Saturday. Neufchateau made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Neufchateau outrebounded Kontich 46-32 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Samuel Schadeck (190) notched 42 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Hugo Deneve (198) supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even 31 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by the former international center Yannick Desiron (206-1992) did not help to save the game for Kontich. Joeri Vermoesen (201-1993) added 14 points and 15 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Neufchateau left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with defeated Kontich. Neufchateau will meet higher ranked Vilvoorde (#12) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kontich will play against Lommel and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kontich: Y.Desiron 31+6reb+2ast, V.Joeri 14+15reb+1ast, D.Loubry 12+1reb+2ast, S.Van Hoey 10+3reb+2ast, A.Peciukevicius 5+1reb+2ast, V.Sande Bryan 4+3reb+1ast
Neufchateau: S.Schadeck 42+10reb+2ast, T.Ventat 12+8reb+2ast, H.Deneve 12+12reb, N.Sturam 12+3reb+3ast, M.Poncin 5+2reb, A.Chalon 4+3reb

Guco Lier - LDP Donza 88-78:
First defeat of league's leader LDP Donza (5-1) against top-ranked Guco Lier (4-0) 88-78 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of LDP Donza. Guco Lier made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Strangely LDP Donza outrebounded Guco Lier 37-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guco Lier made 7 blocks. It was a good game for Andrej Cuyvers (193-2001) who led his team to a victory with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Ferre Vanderhoydonck (204-2001) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Guco Lier players scored in double figures. Forward Landon Unruh (188-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and forward Wout Verborgt (197) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for LDP Donza. LDP Donza's coach Jeffrey Nolmans rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guco Lier have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. LDP Donza at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Melsele who have the same record. LDP Donza will play next round against Waregem trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Guco Lier will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Falco Gent on the road.
Top scorers:
LDP Donza: U.Landon 23+12reb+2ast, G.Nessim 12+2reb+2ast, V.Wout 12+7reb+2ast, B.Pieter 9+3reb+1ast, R.Van den Berghe 7+6reb+5ast, S.Owen 6+2reb+2ast
Guco Lier: A.Cuyvers 30+7reb+5ast, V.Ferre 12+5reb+9ast, O.Obasohan 11+2reb+4ast, A.Marion 10+4reb+4ast, V.Brecht 9+1reb+1ast, C.Van 6+2reb+1ast

Giants B - Ieper 75-81:
Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Ieper (5-1) won against 8th ranked Giants B (2-4) in Antwerp 81-75 on Sunday. Ieper had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ozzy Massey (202-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and center Robbe Van den Bossche (-1998) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Five Ieper players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 19 rebounds by forward Seppe Voet (203-2006) did not help to save the game for Giants B. point guard Youssef Zagdoud (186-2010) added 20 points and 6 assists. Giants B's coach Pieter De Groof let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ieper have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with LDP Donza and Melsele. Loser Giants B keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Falco Gent and Brugge. Ieper will meet at home Woluwe (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Giants B will play against the league's leader Melsele and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Giants B: Y.Zagdoud 20+3reb+6ast, S.Voet 16+19reb+2ast, P.Warre 11+2reb, Z.Jakara 8+1reb+1ast, K.Joel 7+3reb+6ast, K.De Backer 6+6reb+1ast
Ieper: V.Matteo 16+1reb+1ast, M.Ozzy 13+17reb+1ast, d.Van 11+8reb+2ast, D.Vanneste 11+4reb+1ast, T.Boone 10+6reb+4ast, E.Debaveye 7+2reb