Basketligan Round 6 (Regular Season): Sodertalje beats BC Lulea by three after a very close game

There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of Basketligan and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Basketligan took place in Sodertalje. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best BC Lulea (4-2) to top-ranked Sodertalje (6-0) 85-82 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BC Lulea. It was a good game for American guard Andrew Rohde (198-2003, college: Wisconsin) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 assists. American-Sudanese swingman Ali Ali (203-2001, college: Akron, agency: Helping Ballers) contributed with 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Sodertalje's coach Adnan Chuk used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward RJ Holmes (201-2002, college: CMU) replied with 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for BC Lulea. Undefeated Sodertalje have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. BC Lulea at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Jamtland. Sodertalje are looking forward to face Koping Stars (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BC Lulea will play against Hogsbo (#7) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Umea is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Boras (3-3) 86-78. American guard Jordan Ivy-Curry (190-2002, college: UCF) scored 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Jayden Martinez chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American swingman CJ Dunston (198-1994, college: Lancaster Bible) with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Umea's coach Torbjorn Gehrke rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place. Umea at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Sloga Uppsala. Boras will play against league's second-placed Norrkoping at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Umea will play against Uppsala (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Umea is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to ninth ranked Nassjo (2-4) 88-78 on Monday evening. Anton Johansson notched 31 points to lead the effort. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Oliver Gehrke did not help to save the game for Umea. Umea's coach Torbjorn Gehrke tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Nassjo moved-up to eighth place. Loser Umea still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Sloga Uppsala. Nassjo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Umea will play against Uppsala (#3) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Jamtland beat Hogsbo on the road 89-75. Norrkoping destroyed Koping Stars on its own court 103-80. Uppsala managed to outperform Nassjo in a road game 80-74.



Hogsbo - Jamtland 75-89:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Jamtland's (4-2) road victory over 6th ranked Hogsbo (2-3) in Goteborg 89-75 on Friday. Jamtland looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American center Brayden Parker (203-2002, college: Idaho St.) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and point guard Denzel George (193-2001) supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Jamtland players scored in double figures. Jamtland's coach Gabo Loaiza allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 30 points and 8 rebounds by Nigerian-American Stan Okoye (198-1991, college: VMI) did not help to save the game for Hogsbo. ex-international point guard Charles Barton (193-1992, college: Oregon St.) added 23 points. Jamtland moved-up to fourth place, which they share with BC Lulea. Loser Hogsbo dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Jamtland will meet at home Sloga Uppsala (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Hogsbo will play against BC Lulea and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jamtland: H.Gustav 16+3reb+6ast, P.Brayden 16+14reb+9ast, B.Nils 16+4reb, G.Denzel 14+9reb+2ast, J.Daniel 11+7reb+1ast, N.Zane 6+2reb+1ast
Hogsbo: S.Okoye 30+8reb, C.Barton 23+1reb+3ast, T.Bjarkason 9+11reb+4ast, J.Hallberg 7+8reb+4ast, A.Zekovic 3+1reb+1ast, O.Cupan 3

Norrkoping - Koping Stars 103-80:
Very expected game when 8th ranked Koping Stars (1-4) were smashed on the road by third ranked Norrkoping (4-1) 103-80 on Friday. Norrkoping made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. point guard DJ Smith (183-2002, college: Campbell) notched 17 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Arik Smith (185-1993, college: Cal Lutheran, agency: Players Group) supported him with 15 points. Even 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Jaylin Henderson (190-2002, college: Portland St., agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Koping Stars. Guard Markeith Browning II (193-2001, college: Lindenwood) added 18 points. Five Norrkoping and four Koping Stars players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Norrkoping moved-up to second place, which they share with Uppsala. Loser Koping Stars dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Norrkoping will meet Boras (#6) on the road in the next round. Koping Stars will play against the league's leader Sodertalje and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Norrkoping: O.Micheal 18+1reb, S.DJ 17+2reb+4ast, S.Arik 15+4reb+3ast, H.Pierre 13+3reb+1ast, D.Nathan 12+3reb+2ast, A.Andrew 12+8reb
Koping Stars: J.Henderson 25+6reb+5ast, M.Browning II 18+1reb+1ast, F.Brostrom 11+4reb+3ast, T.Jonsson 10+1reb, T.Minott 6+11reb+2ast, T.Simon 5

Sodertalje - BC Lulea 85-82:
The most exciting game of round 6 in the Basketligan took place in Sodertalje. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best BC Lulea (4-2) to top-ranked Sodertalje (6-0) 85-82 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BC Lulea. It was a good game for American guard Andrew Rohde (198-2003, college: Wisconsin) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 assists. American-Sudanese swingman Ali Ali (203-2001, college: Akron, agency: Helping Ballers) contributed with 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Sodertalje players scored in double figures. Sodertalje's coach Adnan Chuk used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward RJ Holmes (201-2002, college: CMU) replied with 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Jonatan Arvidsson (184-1998, college: E.Wyoming) added 21 points in the effort for BC Lulea. Sodertalje have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. BC Lulea at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Jamtland. Sodertalje are looking forward to face Koping Stars (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BC Lulea will play against Hogsbo (#7) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Sodertalje: A.Ali 26+7reb+1ast, R.Andrew 20+3reb+14ast, G.Brian 16+6reb+2ast, S.Nicholas 11+9reb+1ast, K.Noah 4+1ast, N.Lukas 3
BC Lulea: J.Arvidsson 21+3reb+3ast, R.Holmes 19+6reb+2ast, J.Leach 18+4reb+4ast, N.Galette 8+3reb+1ast, T.Naivalurua 8+5reb+1ast, D.Hansson 4+2reb+1ast

Nassjo - Uppsala 74-80:
Very predictable result when fourth ranked Uppsala (4-1) won against on the road 9th ranked Nassjo (2-4) 80-74 on Friday. Uppsala forced 22 Nassjo turnovers. Peter Stumer (198-1999, college: Maine, agency: BIG) notched 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Melker Delryd (198-2003) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Uppsala's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points by Anton Johansson (198-2005) did not help to save the game for Nassjo. American forward Ashton Sherrell (203-2000, college: JCSU, agency: BIG) added 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Uppsala have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Norrkoping. Nassjo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. Uppsala will meet at home bottom-ranked Umea (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nassjo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Uppsala: S.Peter 24+6reb+1ast, D.Melker 14+7reb, S.Olle 12+6reb+1ast, M.Javier 11+3reb+5ast, M.Andersson 6+1reb+4ast, B.Vilhelm 5+3reb+1ast
Nassjo: A.Johansson 19+1reb+3ast, A.Sherrell 16+6reb, D.Brooks Jr. 10+6reb+2ast, H.Mio 10+3reb+4ast, S.Oliver 8+5reb+1ast, R.Edwards 7+3reb+2ast

Boras - Umea 86-78:
Bottom-ranked Umea is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Boras (3-3) 86-78. Boras made 21-of-24 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Umea was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Jordan Ivy-Curry (190-2002, college: UCF) scored 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Jayden Martinez (201-2000, college: N.Texas) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American swingman CJ Dunston (198-1994, college: Lancaster Bible) with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Australian forward BJ Symons (193-1998, agency: Dominion Sports Group) scored 21 points. Four Umea players scored in double figures. Umea's coach Torbjorn Gehrke rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place. Umea at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Sloga Uppsala. Boras will play against league's second-placed Norrkoping at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Umea will play against Uppsala (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Boras: I.Jordan 38+6reb+4ast, M.Jayden 14+8reb+1ast, G.William 11+4reb, J.Brandmark 7+1reb+2ast, A.Fredrik 7+6reb+3ast, G.Michael 4+10reb+1ast
Umea: B.Symons 21+1ast, C.Dunston 15+5reb+4ast, O.Gehrke 13+6reb, A.Rask 12+5reb, D.Bos 6+5reb+2ast, A.Yemane 4

Nassjo - Umea 88-78:
Bottom-ranked Umea is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to ninth ranked Nassjo (2-4) 88-78 on Monday evening. Anton Johansson (198-2005) notched 31 points to lead the effort and American forward Ashton Sherrell (203-2000, college: JCSU, agency: BIG) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five Nassjo players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by the former international forward Oliver Gehrke (201-2000, college: UC Davis) did not help to save the game for Umea. Australian forward BJ Symons (193-1998, agency: Dominion Sports Group) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Umea's coach Torbjorn Gehrke tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Nassjo moved-up to eighth place. Loser Umea still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Sloga Uppsala. Nassjo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Umea will play against Uppsala (#3) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Nassjo: J.Anton 31+2reb, S.Ashton 13+7reb+2ast, E.Rahsaan 11+3reb+7ast, M.Hjalmarsson 10+3reb+5ast, B.Derreck 10+4reb+2ast, A.Medjedoub 8+7reb+1ast
Umea: A.Rask 16+3reb, B.Symons 15+6reb+4ast, O.Gehrke 15+7reb+3ast, C.Dunston 9+5reb+5ast, B.Abdulkader 7+2reb, W.Felix 7+2reb+3ast