LBBL Round 16 (Regular Season): Esch defeat Sparta

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Sparta (13-3) on the court of fifth ranked Esch on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Esch 92-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sparta. Esch made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Quinn Nelson (190-1999, college: SW Baptist) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international power forward Clancy Rugg (204-1991, college: Vermont) contributed with 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Jarvis Williams (198-1989, college: MSU, agency: BIG) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Sparta. 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 maintains fifth position with 10-6 record. Sparta at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Arantia. Esch are looking forward to face bottom-ranked AB Contern (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sparta will play against Kordall S. (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Etzella (12-4) against ninth ranked Kordall S. (5-10) on Saturday night. Visiting Etzella was defeated by Kordall S. in Rodange 106-92. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Erik Timko (196, college: Delaware) who helped to win the game recording 46 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and Robertas Jonaitis who added 26 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international point guard Philippe Gutenkauf (183-1995) responded with 23 points and 7 assists. Kordall S. moved-up to eighth place. Defending champion Etzella keeps the third position with four games lost. Kordall S. will play against league's leader Sparta in Bertrange in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Etzella will play at home against Residence and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Bereldange was also quite interesting. Third ranked Arantia (13-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Residence (8-8). Arantia managed to secure a 9-point victory 94-85 on Saturday. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by Tyrell Sturdivant who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds by Clark Slajchert did not help to save the game for Residence. Arantia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Sparta lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Residence lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. Arantia will meet at home Musel Pikes (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Residence will play against Etzella (#3) in Ettelbruck and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Racing was beaten by Amicale on the road 90-84. Mamer won against AB Contern on its own court 94-83. T71 outscored Musel Pikes in Dudelange 100-73.



Amicale - Racing 90-84

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Amicale (11-5) beat 8th ranked Racing (5-11) in Steinsel 90-84 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Amicale looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Racing's players. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Ashton Sherrell (203, college: JCSU, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 28 points and 9 rebounds and guard Malcolm Richardson (185-1994, college: Florida St. Jkv) supported him with 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 23 points and 8 rebounds by forward Antonio Bivins (199-1992, college: UMass Lowell) did not help to save the game for Racing. Center Brendan Temple (206-2000, college: Purdue NW) added 17 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Racing's coach Adam Radomirovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Amicale have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 11-5 record. Newly promoted Racing dropped to the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Mamer. Amicale will meet T71 (#6) in the next round. Racing will play against Mamer and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Racing: A.Bivins 23+8reb+2ast, B.Temple 17+11reb+1ast, F.Whitfield 15+11reb, L.Steve 14+1reb+1ast, S.Louis 9+4reb+2ast, H.Max 3+2reb+2ast
Amicale: S.Ashton 28+9reb+2ast, L.Alex 17+1reb, S.Bugeja 11+3reb, R.Malcolm 9+10reb+5ast, N.Medeot 9+4reb+3ast, J.Theisen 7+2reb+4ast

Esch - Sparta 92-70

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Sparta (13-3) on the court of fifth ranked Esch on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Esch 92-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sparta. Esch made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Quinn Nelson (190-1999, college: SW Baptist) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international power forward Clancy Rugg (204-1991, college: Vermont) contributed with 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Esch players scored in double figures. American swingman Jarvis Williams (198-1989, college: MSU, agency: BIG) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Victor Iwuakor (200-1999, college: Southern Miss) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Sparta. 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 maintains fifth position with 10-6 record. Sparta at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Arantia. Esch are looking forward to face bottom-ranked AB Contern (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sparta will play against Kordall S. (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Sparta: V.Iwuakor 20+5reb+2ast, J.Williams 18+7reb+2ast, V.Yannick 8+2reb+1ast, L.Max 8+6reb+3ast, A.Philippe 5+1reb, H.Lennart 4+6reb+1ast
Esch: N.Quinn 24+7reb+5ast, R.Clancy 21+7reb+3ast, H.Jordan 14+5reb+4ast, D.Ceman 11+6reb+3ast, C.Cornu 8+5reb+2ast, J.Emmanuel 8+5reb

Kordall S. - Etzella 106-92

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Etzella (12-4) against ninth ranked Kordall S. (5-10) on Saturday night. Visiting Etzella was defeated by Kordall S. in Rodange 106-92. Kordall S. made 25-of-28 charity shots (89.3 percent) during the game. Kordall S. outrebounded Etzella 43-26 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Erik Timko (196, college: Delaware) who helped to win the game recording 46 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and Lithuanian forward Robertas Jonaitis (196-2000, college: Cumberlands) who added 26 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international point guard Philippe Gutenkauf (183-1995) responded with 23 points and 7 assists and American guard Adrian Delph (191-2000, college: App State) scored 23 points. Four Kordall S. and five Etzella players scored in double figures. Kordall S. moved-up to eighth place. Defending champion Etzella keeps the third position with four games lost. Kordall S. will play against league's leader Sparta in Bertrange in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Etzella will play at home against Residence and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Etzella: G.Philippe 23+1reb+7ast, A.Delph 23+2reb+2ast, N.Davis 18+8reb+1ast, M.Billy 13+9reb+1ast, H.Thomas 11+2reb+1ast, S.Thierry 3+2reb+2ast
Kordall S.: T.Erik 46+9reb, J.Robertas 26+16reb+3ast, S.Andre 16+6reb+4ast, P.Gianluca 14+7reb+4ast, R.Kemmer 3+1ast, M.Schmit 1+3reb+3ast

Mamer - AB Contern 94-83

Rather expected game when 12th ranked AB Contern (1-15) lost on the road to tenth ranked Mamer (5-11) 94-83 on Sunday. Mamer made 19-of-19 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Terry Winn III (201-1995, college: UTRGV) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Dom Sleva (198, college: Shippensburg) supported him with 25 points and 18 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). Even 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) did not help to save the game for AB Contern. Guard Drew Lowder (185, college: CSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mamer moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Racing. AB Contern lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Mamer will meet Racing (#9) in the next round. AB Contern will play against Esch and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
AB Contern: J.Ferguson 24+9reb+4ast, D.Lowder 18+9reb+8ast, S.Jeffrey 12+3reb, A.Mihailo 11+6reb+2ast, M.Christophe 9+3ast, C.William 7+5reb+1ast
Mamer: W.Terry 29+12reb+6ast, S.Dom 25+18reb+3ast, M.Adrovic 19+3reb+4ast, R.Muth 15+2reb+4ast, P.Mikalauskas 3+4reb+2ast, H.Loechner-Ernst 3+1ast

Musel Pikes - T71 73-100

Very predictable result when sixth ranked T71 (9-6) rolled over 11th ranked Musel Pikes (3-13) in Stadrbredimus 100-73 on Saturday. T71 outrebounded Musel Pikes 39-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American guard Jimmie Taylor (193-1994, college: Rider) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points and 16 rebounds and Canadian forward Maurice Calloo (208-1999, college: Oregon St., agency: Interperformances) supported him with 23 points. Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans) did not help to save the game for Musel Pikes. Sam Streef (180-2003) added 15 points for lost side. Four Musel Pikes players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. T71 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 9-6 record. Musel Pikes lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 13 games lost. T71 will meet at home higher ranked Amicale (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Musel Pikes will play against the league's second-placed Arantia (#2) in Larochette and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Musel Pikes: J.Key 21+10reb+1ast, S.Sam 15+4reb+2ast, O.Konan 13+4reb+1ast, M.Robinson 10+4reb+3ast, K.Gilles 5+4reb+1ast, W.Tom 5+1reb+2ast
T71: T.Jimmie 30+16reb+2ast, C.Maurice 23+3reb+2ast, D.Grun 12+2reb+2ast, C.Jack 9+1reb+3ast, D.Stephens 6+4reb+1ast, F.Reisdorffer 6+2reb

Residence - Arantia 85-94

The game in Bereldange was also quite interesting. Third ranked Arantia (13-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Residence (8-8). Arantia managed to secure a 9-point victory 94-85 on Saturday. Arantia made 30-of-32 free shots (93.8 percent) during the game, while Residence only scored eleven points from the stripe. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by power forward Tyrell Sturdivant (201-1995, college: Stony Brook) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and Michael Carter III (196-1997, college: Portland St.) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Arantia players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds by guard Clark Slajchert (185, college: USC) did not help to save the game for Residence. Forward Brendan Bailey (203-1997, college: Marquette) added 22 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Arantia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Sparta lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Residence lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. Arantia will meet at home Musel Pikes (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Residence will play against Etzella (#3) in Ettelbruck and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Residence: C.Slajchert 28+10reb+2ast, B.Bailey 22+11reb+2ast, V.Oliver 20+8reb+2ast, S.Tom 8+5reb+2ast, J.Fran 3+1reb, S.Victor 2+5reb+1ast
Arantia: S.Tyrell 28+13reb, I.Carter 19+7reb+1ast, G.Kevon 17+3reb+6ast, d.Edson 13+6reb+2ast, V.Heuschling 7+2reb+2ast, N.Tibold 6+2reb