NLB Round 6 (Regular Season): Winterthur win their first game

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Winterthur can celebrate finally their first win this season after six consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Riviera (0-5) 104-51 on Saturday. Winterthur dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Riviera's 12. Winterthur forced 19 Riviera turnovers and outrebounded them 51-27 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Winterthur looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Winterthur made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Spanish forward Kalei Yelamos (204-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Serbian forward Stevan Medic (202-2008) chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Ukrainian guard Mykola Klimov (189-2009) who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Winterthur (1-6) left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place, which they share with GC Zurich U23. It was Riviera's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Boncourt. Winterthur is looking forward to face higher ranked Bernex (#10) in Geneve in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Riviera will play at home against the league's second-placed Wallabies (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Bottom-ranked Red Team (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 54-43 loss to fifth ranked Wallabies (5-1) in Kuesnacht-Erlenbach. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. It was a good game for American power forward Kyle Alcy (205-2002, college: Post) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Maurice Barnard contributed with 10 points for the winners. Wallabies' coach Lionel Bomayako allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Loic Membrez (211-2005) replied with 8 points and 8 rebounds for Boncourt. Wallabies keep a position of league leader, which they share with Acad.Fribourg. Boncourt at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Riviera. Wallabies will play against bottom-ranked Riviera (#17) in Vevey in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Boncourt will play at home against Red Devils and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Morges was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Baeren (4-3) played at the court of sixth ranked Red Devils (5-2). Red Devils defeated Baeren 81-69 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Baeren. Joao Grosso had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Red Devils' coach Eric Bally used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Neo Fankhauser with 23 points. Red Devils moved-up to third place, which they share with Meyrin. Loser Baeren dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Vacallo and Tigers U23. Red Devils will meet Boncourt (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baeren will play against Tigers U23 (#7) in Lugano and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
GC Zurich U23 was crushed by Meyrin in Geneve 105-63. Bernex was beaten by Swiss Central at home 88-95. Vacallo won against CNBS on the opponent's court 85-67. Villars unfortunately lost to Tigers U23 in a home game 69-75. Acad.Fribourg managed to beat BC AKA on the road 77-71.
The best stats of 6th round was 16 points and 13 rebounds by Ilan Zozzoli of Acad.Fribourg.



Red Devils - Baeren 81-69:
The game in Morges was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Baeren (4-3) played at the court of sixth ranked Red Devils (5-2). Red Devils defeated Baeren 81-69 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Baeren. Portuguese forward Joao Grosso (196-1994) had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Eric Moullet (190-1999) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Red Devils' coach Eric Bally used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Neo Fankhauser (179-2008) with 23 points and German guard Kilian Althoff (184-2002) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Red Devils moved-up to third place, which they share with Meyrin. Loser Baeren dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Vacallo and Tigers U23. Red Devils will meet Boncourt (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baeren will play against Tigers U23 (#7) in Lugano and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Baeren: F.Neo 23+3reb, P.Danilovic 11+2reb, A.Kilian 10+4reb+4ast, D.Ivan 10+6reb+1ast, D.Muynck Florian 7+4reb+1ast, G.Numa 4+3reb
Red Devils: E.Moullet 15+4reb+1ast, T.Bryner 13+4reb+1ast, J.Neri 11+2reb+1ast, G.Joao 10+15reb+4ast, M.Simeon 9+5reb+3ast, M.Zivaljevic 9+2reb+1ast

Meyrin - GC Zurich U23 105-63:
There was no surprise in Geneve where 14th ranked GC Zurich U23 (1-6) was crushed by seventh ranked Meyrin (5-2) 105-63 on Saturday. Meyrin dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to GC Zurich U23's 22 and made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded GC Zurich U23 53-20 including a 20-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Meyrin looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Togolese swingman Erwin Johnson (196-2004) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and French guard Myke Ningata (188-2004) chipped in 14 points and 10 assists during the contest. Four Meyrin players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Taner Ozturk (187-2007) with 14 points and guard Paul Kelit (182-2007) scored 12 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Meyrin have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Red Devils. GC Zurich U23 lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Winterthur. Meyrin will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GC Zurich U23 will play against Villars (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
GC Zurich U23: O.Taner 14+2reb+2ast, W.Tim 14+2reb, K.Paul 12+2reb+2ast, N.Andrej 9+1ast, B.Tammo 8+2reb, B.Alexandar 2+2reb
Meyrin: E.Johnson 27+15reb, R.Bentafat 19+1reb+2ast, M.Ningata 14+4reb+10ast, L.Nsiala 12+6reb+1ast, F.Vabe 7+4reb+1ast, T.Bentafat 7+7reb

Bernex - Swiss Central 88-95:
There was a surprise result in Geneve where twelfth ranked Swiss Central (3-3) defeated higher ranked Bernex (3-2) 95-88 on Saturday. Swiss Central outrebounded Bernex 44-27 including a 35-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Kayden Carter (202-2003, college: SWOSU) had a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Italian forward Daniele Di Magli (191-2008) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Swiss Central players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international Florian Steinmann (197) with 26 points and 6 assists and ex-international point guard Jeremy Jaunin (170-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists and 7 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Bernex's coach Aurelien Alexander rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Swiss Central moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with BC AKA. Loser Bernex dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. Swiss Central will meet at home higher ranked Grand-Saconnex (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bernex will play against Winterthur (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bernex: F.Steinmann 26+3reb+6ast, J.Jeremy 15+6reb+13ast, P.Allan 9+1reb+2ast, M.Alessio 9+1reb+1ast, D.Alioune 8+7reb+1ast, N.Patrick 6+1reb+1ast
Swiss Central: K.Carter 35+14reb+4ast, M.Di 21+4reb+5ast, Y.Maekele 13+11reb+3ast, M.Zimmermann 12+4reb, A.Michel 8+1reb+2ast, H.Jusovic 6+10reb

Winterthur - Riviera 104-51:
Winterthur can celebrate finally their first win this season after six consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Riviera (0-5) 104-51 on Saturday. Winterthur dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Riviera's 12. Winterthur forced 19 Riviera turnovers and outrebounded them 51-27 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Winterthur looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Winterthur made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Spanish forward Kalei Yelamos (204-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Serbian forward Stevan Medic (202-2008) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Yelamos Carter is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Winterthur players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ukrainian guard Mykola Klimov (189-2009) who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds and Guinean-French forward Etienne Meyer (180-2007) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Winterthur (1-6) left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place, which they share with GC Zurich U23. It was Riviera's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Boncourt. Winterthur is looking forward to face higher ranked Bernex (#10) in Geneve in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Riviera will play at home against the league's second-placed Wallabies (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Riviera: K.Mykola 20+5reb+2ast, N.Urbaniak 9+1reb+3ast, M.Etienne 8+5reb+1ast, G.Alexandre 6+2reb+2ast, R.Esaee 3+1reb+1ast, L.Travis 3+5reb+2ast
Winterthur: Y.Kalei 31+10reb+1ast, V.Gacinovic 16+4reb+2ast, M.Stevan 12+12reb+1ast, C.Onyeka 11+4reb+2ast, B.Strub 10+6reb+3ast, J.Gramatic 8+6reb+2ast

Wallabies - Boncourt 54-43:
Bottom-ranked Red Team (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 54-43 loss to fifth ranked Wallabies (5-1) in Kuesnacht-Erlenbach. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. It was a good game for American power forward Kyle Alcy (205-2002, college: Post) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Maurice Barnard (198) contributed with 10 points for the winners. Wallabies' coach Lionel Bomayako allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Loic Membrez (211-2005) replied with 8 points and 8 rebounds and guard Lenny Tamarit Marquez (202-2004) added 5 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Boncourt. Wallabies keep a position of league leader, which they share with Acad.Fribourg. Boncourt at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Riviera. Wallabies will play against bottom-ranked Riviera (#17) in Vevey in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Boncourt will play at home against Red Devils and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Boncourt: D.Raphael 8+6reb, M.Loic 8+8reb, F.Enrique 6+1reb+5ast, D.Simon 6+3reb+1ast, L.Benie 5+5reb+1ast, T.Marquez Lenny 5+10reb
Wallabies: A.Kyle 14+12reb+1ast, M.Barnard 10+4reb+2ast, J.Libe 8+7reb, M.Glody 7+4reb+2ast, T.Peters 6+1reb, P.Mbemba 3+5reb+3ast

CNBS - Vacallo 67-85:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 13th ranked CNBS's (1-3) home loss to twelfth ranked Vacallo (4-3) 67-85 on Sunday. Guard Aron Solca (183-2002) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Mattia Barattolo (195-2005) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Mijodrag Dimic (200) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Viktor Keredzin (195-2008) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vacallo moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Tigers U23 and Baeren. CNBS lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with three games lost. Vacallo will meet league's leader Acad.Fribourg on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. CNBS will play against BC AKA (#11) in Aarau and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CNBS: M.Dimic 17+8reb, K.Viktor 15+5reb+4ast, K.Thierry 9+1reb, C.Lapo 9+4reb+3ast, K.Salvator 6+2reb, S.Turatti 3+2reb+1ast
Vacallo: A.Solca 26+12reb+4ast, M.Barattolo 16+3reb, M.Schulz 11+3reb+2ast, F.Veri 9+4reb+3ast, T.Beltrami 6+3reb, D.Cassano 6+2reb+1ast

Villars - Tigers U23 69-75:
There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Tigers U23 (4-3) beat on the road higher ranked Villars (4-2) 75-69 on Sunday. Strangely Villars outrebounded Tigers U23 55-25 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Adrian Montanari (181-2004) had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Italian Edoardo Veronesi (195-2002) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Tigers U23 players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Senegalese center Mansour Kasse (208-1992) with 23 points and 22 rebounds and guard Anthony Szombath (192-2001) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Villars' coach Thomas Studer rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tigers U23 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Vacallo and Baeren. Loser Villars keep the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Grand-Saconnex. Tigers U23 will meet at home Baeren (#8) in the next round. Villars will play against GC Zurich U23 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villars: M.Kasse 23+22reb+2ast, S.Anthony 8+6reb+2ast, M.Trey 7+4reb, R.Ben 7+3reb+3ast, B.Hayman 7+7reb+1ast, D.Nils 6+2reb+5ast
Tigers U23: E.Veronesi 19+6reb+1ast, D.Mantovani 17+1reb+2ast, R.Picarelli 16+6reb+2ast, M.Adrian 11+6reb+11ast, B.De 10+2reb, L.Orsenigo 2+2reb

BC AKA - Acad.Fribourg 71-77:
Not a big story in a game in Aarau where 9th ranked BC AKA (3-3) was defeated by fourth ranked Academie Fribourg (5-1) 77-71 on Sunday. Acad.Fribourg forced 25 BC AKA turnovers. Naturalized French guard Ilan Zozzoli (188-2004) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Abishai Kumarasamy (178-2007) chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Jose Marquetti (192-2003) with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and forward Stefan Popovic (199) scored 20 points and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Academie Fribourg have an impressive five-game winning streak. Acad.Fribourg keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Wallabies. Loser BC AKA dropped to the eleventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Swiss Central. Acad.Fribourg will meet at home Vacallo (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BC AKA will play against CNBS and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
BC AKA: P.Stefan 20+1reb+1ast, L.Luka 19+1reb+2ast, M.Jose 12+12reb+2ast, A.Rinor 8+4reb+1ast, S.Tibor 4+3reb, S.Luca 3+1reb+2ast
Acad.Fribourg: A.Kumarasamy 20+6reb+4ast, I.Zozzoli 16+13reb+3ast, B.Noe 13+3reb+2ast, U.Cimdins 8+5reb+1ast, A.Chastonay 6+2reb+3ast, B.Mauron 6+4reb