Nationale 2 Round 6 (Regular Season): Avanti edges Heffingen by one point

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Nationale 2 took place in Heffingen. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 4th ranked Heffingen (4-3) to second ranked Avanti (5-1) 89-88 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heffingen. Avanti dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Heffingen's 32. The best player for the winners was American swingman Donte Pope (196, college: FPU) who scored 28 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import forward Terrence Ringo (198, college: Union, TN) chipped in 20 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Najee Williams (193, college: Mission) who recorded a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 20 rebounds and 4 assists. Heffingen's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Avanti maintains second position with 5-1 record having just three points less than leader AB Contern. Heffingen at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Avanti are looking forward to face league's leader AB Contern on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Heffingen will play against Black Star and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Kaerjeng. Third ranked Mess (5-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Bascharage (3-3) 82-79 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for American power forward Luke Davis (203-2001, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 22 rebounds. Keishon Porter contributed with 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. Serbian-Hungarian swingman Veljko Dragasevic (194-1997, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) replied with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Bascharage. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mess maintains third position with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader AB Contern. Bascharage at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Mamer and North Fox. Mess will play against bottom-ranked Black Frogs (#11) in Warken in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bascharage will play on the road against Nitia (#10) in Betembourg and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Undefeated leader AB Contern delivered the seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Black Frogs (0-7) 100-51 in Warken. Tymi Borian had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Zino Beslija with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Undefeated AB Contern (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Loser Black Frogs still closes the standings with seven games lost. AB Contern will meet at home league's second-placed Avanti in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Black Frogs will play against Mess (#3) in Mondercange and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 6 Nitia was crushed by North Fox in Reuler 106-56. Black Star was smashed by Mamer at home 66-116.



Black Frogs - AB Contern 51-100:
Undefeated leader AB Contern delivered the seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Black Frogs (0-7) 100-51 in Warken. AB Contern dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Black Frogs' 30. AB Contern forced 23 Black Frogs turnovers and outrebounded them 53-34 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Tymi Borian (198-2006) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Cam Brooks-Harris (201, college: Georgetown, KY) chipped in 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Zino Beslija (190-2003) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and Elyass Zaourou scored 15 points. AB Contern (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Loser Black Frogs still closes the standings with seven games lost. AB Contern will meet at home league's second-placed Avanti in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Black Frogs will play against Mess (#3) in Mondercange and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Black Frogs: Z.Elyass 15+2reb+2ast, B.Zino 14+15reb, K.Benjamin 12+3reb+1ast, U.Arno 7+2reb+1ast, G.Kevin 2+2reb+3ast, D.Almami 1+5reb
AB Contern: T.Borian 25+18reb+2ast, C.Brooks-Harris 25+9reb+5ast, C.Jonas 13+3reb+2ast, J.Jacquet 10+3reb, G.Solomon 9+5reb+2ast, C.Mertzig 5

North Fox - Nitia 106-56:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Nitia's (1-6) road loss to eighth ranked North Fox (3-3) 56-106 on Sunday. North Fox dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to Nitia's 30. They outrebounded Nitia 60-29 including a 39-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Noryen Lasley (201, college: Ave Maria) scored 31 points and 23 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Amiri Stewart (190, college: Sacred Heart) chipped in 31 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard Nicolas Parrish (, college: CCBC Dundalk) with 25 points and 4 steals and Wesley Almeida scored 8 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. North Fox moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mamer and Bascharage. Loser Nitia dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. North Fox will meet Mamer (#7) on the road in the next round. Nitia will play against Bascharage and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Nitia: P.Nicolas 25+2reb+1ast, A.Wesley 8+4reb+1ast, T.Christopher 5+1ast, B.Jerome 5+6reb+1ast, E.Rayan 5+3reb+1ast, R.Liam 3
North Fox: L.Noryen 31+23reb+3ast, A.Stewart 31+8reb+7ast, S.Schmitz 8+1reb, C.Linden 8+10reb+4ast, P.Linden 8+4reb, D.Bowei 6+8reb

Black Star - Mamer 66-116:
No shocking result in a game in Mersch where seventh ranked Mamer (3-3) smashed 9th ranked Black Star (1-5) 116-66 on Saturday. Mamer dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Black Star's 38. Mamer forced 32 Black Star turnovers and outrebounded them 57-30 including a 28-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Argentinian guard Gianluca Pellegrino (190-1993) had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Kelvin Almeida (188-2005) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Mamer players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Trey Boayue (189-2009) with 20 points and Sam Tibold scored 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. Mamer moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Bascharage and North Fox. Black Star lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Mamer will meet at home North Fox (#8) in the next round. Black Star will play against Heffingen and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Black Star: B.Trey 20+3reb+2ast, T.Sam 14+1reb, P.Giovanni 7+1reb, G.Mike 7+2reb+1ast, B.Alvyn Madoki 7+7reb+1ast, M.Luc 6+3reb+2ast
Mamer: P.Gianluca 28+11reb+1ast, K.Almeida 18+8reb+1ast, H.Murray 13+2reb, S.Schaaf 10+12reb, A.Bourgoignie 10+9reb, L.Clees 9+1reb+2ast

Heffingen - Avanti 88-89:
The most exciting game of round 6 in the Nationale 2 took place in Heffingen. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 4th ranked Heffingen (4-3) to second ranked Avanti (5-1) 89-88 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heffingen. Avanti dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Heffingen's 32. The best player for the winners was American swingman Donte Pope (196, college: FPU) who scored 28 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import forward Terrence Ringo (198, college: Union, TN) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Najee Williams (193, college: Mission) who recorded a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 20 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Gerry Schuder (184-2007) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Heffingen's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Avanti maintains second position with 5-1 record having just three points less than leader AB Contern. Heffingen at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Avanti are looking forward to face league's leader AB Contern on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Heffingen will play against Black Star and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Heffingen: N.Williams 33+20reb+4ast, S.Gerry 23+7reb+2ast, J.Frank 11+5reb+4ast, B.Lee 6+3reb+1ast, O.Charel 5+3reb, J.Mika 4
Avanti: P.Donte 28+8reb+2ast, N.Schroeder 27+4reb+1ast, R.Terrence 20+12reb+1ast, T.Bartholomey 8+2reb+3ast, S.Bartholomey 4+2reb+2ast, J.Hartz 1+3reb+2ast

Bascharage - Mess 79-82:
Important game to mention about took place in Kaerjeng. Third ranked Mess (5-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Bascharage (3-3) 82-79 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for American power forward Luke Davis (203-2001, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 22 rebounds. The other American import guard Keishon Porter (196, college: Evansville) contributed with 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. Serbian-Hungarian swingman Veljko Dragasevic (194-1997, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) replied with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Serbian Luka Stankovic (-2008) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Bascharage. Four Bascharage players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mess maintains third position with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader AB Contern. Bascharage at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Mamer and North Fox. Mess will play against bottom-ranked Black Frogs (#11) in Warken in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bascharage will play on the road against Nitia (#10) in Betembourg and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bascharage: S.Deni 18+2reb+4ast, V.Dragasevic 17+7reb+6ast, S.Luka 15+9reb+2ast, V.Fabien 13+2ast, A.Eleazare 6+9reb, J.Luka 4+3reb+1ast
Mess: K.Porter 25+4reb+5ast, D.Luke 23+22reb+3ast, P.Kemevuako 17+3reb+1ast, M.Cambiotti 6+5reb+2ast, J.Freymann 4+1reb+3ast, N.Sarkovic 3+1reb