LBBL Round 13 (Regular Season): Sparta lose to Etzella

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 13 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Sparta (11-2). They were defeated by second ranked Etzella (11-2) 69-61 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Etzella dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Sparta's 18. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Nick Davis (206-2001, college: Omaha) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and guard Adrian Delph (191-2000, college: App State) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Jarvis Williams (198-1989, college: MSU, agency: BIG) responded with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Etzella have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Sparta. Sparta will play next round against Mamer trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Etzella will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked AB Contern on the road.
Very significant was Esch's (#5) 37-point road victory against 7th ranked T71 82-45. The former international power forward Clancy Rugg (204-1991, college: Vermont) nailed 22 points and 4 steals for the winning side and Quinn Nelson accounted for 21 points. Power forward Nick Davis (206-2001, college: Omaha) came up with 12 points and 9 rebounds for T71 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Esch (8-5) moved-up to fourth place. T71 at the other side keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Esch will play against higher ranked Arantia (#3) in Larochette in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. T71 will play on the road against Kordall S. (#9) in Rodange and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Luxembourg between Racing and Kordall S.. Tenth ranked Racing (4-9) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Kordall S. (4-9). Racing managed to escape with a 2-point win 107-105 in the fight for the eighth place. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Antonio Bivins fired 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for the winners. Racing's coach Adam Radomirovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Erik Timko produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Racing moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mamer and Kordall S. Racing will meet higher ranked Residence (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kordall S. will play against T71 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 13 bottom-ranked AB Contern was destroyed by Arantia on the opponent's court 120-87. Musel Pikes unfortunately lost to Mamer in a home game 84-86.



Etzella - Sparta 69-61

Round 13 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Sparta (11-2). They were defeated by second ranked Etzella (11-2) 69-61 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Etzella dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Sparta's 18. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Nick Davis (206-2001, college: Omaha) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and guard Adrian Delph (191-2000, college: App State) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Jarvis Williams (198-1989, college: MSU, agency: BIG) responded with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Victor Iwuakor (200-1999, college: Southern Miss) scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Etzella have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Sparta. Sparta will play next round against Mamer trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Etzella will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked AB Contern on the road.
Top scorers:
Etzella: D.Nick 25+14reb+2ast, D.Adrian 16+6reb+2ast, B.McDaniel 9+5reb, P.Gutenkauf 7+4reb+6ast, F.Gutenkauf 5+2reb, E.Zenners 3+6reb+1ast
Sparta: J.Williams 16+8reb+5ast, V.Yannick 12+5reb+1ast, V.Iwuakor 9+11reb+3ast, A.Philippe 8+2reb, H.Lennart 5+3reb, L.Max 5+6reb+2ast

Arantia - AB Contern 120-87

Very expected game in Larochette where 12th ranked AB Contern (1-12) was crushed by third ranked Arantia (10-3) 120-87 on Sunday. Arantia outrebounded AB Contern 46-35 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Power forward Tyrell Sturdivant (201-1995, college: Stony Brook) fired 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kevon Godwin (188-2000, college: Angelo St.) chipped in 25 points and 4 steals. Arantia's coach Karolis Abramavicius felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and guard Drew Lowder (185, college: CSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 29 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) respectively for lost side. Five Arantia and four AB Contern players scored in double figures. Arantia maintains third place with 10-3 record behind leader Etzella. AB Contern lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Arantia will meet Esch (#4) on the road in the next round. AB Contern will play against the league's leader Etzella (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Arantia: G.Kevon 25+3reb+2ast, S.Tyrell 24+8reb+1ast, I.Carter 21+2reb+4ast, d.Edson 17+7reb+4ast, L.Jonas 13+4reb+1ast, D.Wilson 9+4reb+2ast
AB Contern: D.Lowder 29+6reb+2ast, J.Ferguson 22+14reb+2ast, D.Igor 12+2reb+1ast, S.Jeffrey 10+5reb+1ast, L.Desire 4+3reb+2ast, S.Olivier 4+2reb+2ast

Musel Pikes - Mamer 84-86

Everything could happen in Stadrbredimus at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Mamer and 9th ranked Musel Pikes had identical 3-9 record. But Musel Pikes was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Mamer 86-84 on Wednesday night. Mamer outrebounded Musel Pikes 42-27 including 27 on the defensive glass. American forward Dom Sleva (198, college: Shippensburg) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Maid Adrovic chipped in 22 points. American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans, agency: Rep 3Sixty) produced 27 points and 5 rebounds and guard Kevon Godwin (188-2000, college: Angelo St.) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mamer (4-9) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Racing and Kordall S. Musel Pikes lost their ninth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. Mamer will meet at home league's second-placed Sparta in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Musel Pikes will play against Amicale (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mamer: S.Dom 28+19reb+4ast, M.Adrovic 22+4reb, B.Alan 13+7reb+6ast, W.Terry 13+9reb+3ast, R.Muth 8+1reb+3ast, H.Murray 2+2reb
Musel Pikes: J.Key 27+5reb+1ast, O.Konan 19+6reb+1ast, T.Walley 14+4reb+6ast, S.Sam 10+3reb, K.Okundaye 6+2reb+6ast, W.Tom 4+3ast

Racing - Kordall S. 107-105

A very close game took place in Luxembourg between Racing and Kordall S.. Tenth ranked Racing (4-9) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Kordall S. (4-9). Racing managed to escape with a 2-point win 107-105 in the fight for the eighth place. Racing dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Kordall S.'s 44. Racing looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Kordall S.'s players. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Antonio Bivins (199-1992, college: UMass Lowell) fired 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Brendan Temple (206-2000, college: Purdue NW) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Racing's coach Adam Radomirovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Erik Timko (196, college: Delaware) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Andre Snoddy (198, college: Stony Brook) added 22 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Racing and five Kordall S. players scored in double figures. Racing moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mamer and Kordall S. Racing will meet higher ranked Residence (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kordall S. will play against T71 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Racing: B.Antonio 37+8reb+3ast, T.Brendan 21+12reb+6ast, S.Lanners 17+6reb+4ast, W.Flenard 12+9reb+1ast, E.Loncaric 6+2ast, M.Hilger 5+1reb+3ast
Kordall S.: E.Timko 27+10reb, A.Snoddy 22+10reb+2ast, G.Pellegrino 21+4reb+4ast, R.Jonaitis 18+5reb+1ast, S.Max 11+2ast, K.Raphael 3

T71 - Esch 45-82

Very significant was Esch's (#5) 37-point road victory against 7th ranked T71 82-45. Esch forced 24 T71 turnovers. The former international power forward Clancy Rugg (204-1991, college: Vermont) nailed 22 points and 4 steals for the winning side and American guard Quinn Nelson (190-1999, college: SW Baptist) accounted for 21 points. Power forward Nick Davis (206-2001, college: Omaha) came up with 12 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Ivan Delgado (193-1998) added 11 points respectively for T71 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Esch (8-5) moved-up to fourth place. T71 at the other side keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Esch will play against higher ranked Arantia (#3) in Larochette in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. T71 will play on the road against Kordall S. (#9) in Rodange and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Esch: R.Clancy 22+3reb+2ast, N.Quinn 21+2reb+3ast, H.Jordan 13+3reb+3ast, C.Cornu 7+5reb+2ast, J.Monteiro 6+9reb+2ast, A.Mendes 5
T71: K.Joe 12+9reb+1ast, I.Delgado 11+4reb+2ast, J.Christopher 8+6reb+1ast, R.Finn 6+8reb+2ast, M.Uros 5+1reb, S.Nils 2+3reb