NBL D1 Round 5 (Regular Season): Myerscough keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Myerscough as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Myerscough defeated 10th ranked Worcester Wolves at home 71-60. Naturalized Scottish guard Olivier Esingle (196-2008) orchestrated the victory by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Daniel Azancot (182-2004) contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Daijaun Antonio (190-2002) answered with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Worcester. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Myerscough (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Oaklands and St. Helens S. Worcester at the other side keeps the tenth place with four games lost. Worcester will play next round against Tees Valley trying to get back on the winning streak. Myerscough will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked St. Helens S. in Liverpool.
Undefeated Manchester Magic (4-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were rolled over by seventh ranked Arrows (2-1) 82-57. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Manchester Magic. American guard Porter Kelly (185, college: Moravian) stepped up and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Hamza Ibrahim chipped in 16 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Dan Davies (-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 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. Sheffield A. moved-up to fifth place. Manchester at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Barnet. Sheffield A. will play against Liverpool (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manchester will play against Leicester W. (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from London: London L. II (#6) and Barking Abbey (#4). London L. II (3-2) won against visiting Barking Abbey (3-2) 61-57. Malek John nailed 22 points for the winning side. Oskaras Striuga came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for BA London in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. London L. II moved-up to fourth place, which they share with BA London and London E. London L. II will meet Cobham (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BA London will play against Greenwich T. (#10) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Sheffield Sh. 2 beat Liverpool on the road 103-96. Birmingham Univ. lost to Gloucester on its own court 87-102. St. Helens S. outscored Cardiff in Liverpool 85-61. CoLA managed to beat Cobham at home 87-80. Barnet defeated Greenwich T. on the opponent's court 93-77. Solent K. beat Sussex in a home game 89-72. Winless London Stars were destroyed by London E. on the road 108-70. Oaklands outscored Richmond K. on its own court 98-79.



Liverpool - Sheffield Sh. 2 96-103:
No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Sheffield Sh. 2 (1-3) beat on the road bottom-ranked Liverpool (0-5) 103-96 on Saturday. Guard Declan Kom (185-2004, college: USC-Salkehatchie) nailed 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and ex-international forward Mike Tuck (201-1983, college: Loyola, MD) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds. Five Sheffield Sh. 2 players scored in double figures. Guard Louis Rogerson-Evans (191) came up with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and Alex Williams added 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Liverpool in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sheffield Sh. 2 left bottom position moving up to ninth place. It was Liverpool's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Cobham. Sheffield Sh. 2 will meet higher ranked Birmingham Univ. (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Liverpool will play against Sheffield A. (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sheffield Sh. 2: M.Moore 25+3reb+1ast, T.Mike 20+9reb+2ast, D.Kom 20+7reb+6ast, H.Sedale 14+3reb+1ast, T.Berzinis 12+5reb, E.Rose 6+5reb+2ast
Liverpool: W.Alex 29+6reb+4ast, R.Louis 26+9reb+7ast, F.Kieran 12+6reb+4ast, J.Griffith 9+3reb, M.Kieran 6+1reb+1ast, U.Kaphel 6+2reb+3ast

Birmingham Univ. - Gloucester CK 87-102:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Birmingham Univ.'s (2-3) home loss to fourth ranked City Kings (3-1) 87-102 on Saturday. Gloucester forced 20 Birmingham Univ. turnovers. Strangely Birmingham Univ. outrebounded Gloucester 42-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Rhys Farrell nailed 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized Cameroonian guard Jules Dang-Okodo (191-1996) accounted for 19 points and 6 assists. Five City Kings players scored in double figures. Naturalized Nigerian swingman Samuel Toluwase (194-1985, college: Guelph) came up with 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and forward Conroy Hayden (197-2000) added 7 points and 14 rebounds respectively for Birmingham Univ. in the defeat. Birmingham Univ.'s coach rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Gloucester maintains fourth place with 3-1 record. Loser Birmingham Univ. dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gloucester will meet at home Cardiff (#8) in the next round. Birmingham Univ. will play against Sheffield Sh. 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gloucester CK: R.Farrell 21+6reb+2ast, D.Jules 19+3reb+6ast, R.Neumann 18+7reb+1ast, G.Martyn 16+5reb+2ast, K.Teesdale 13+2reb+6ast, J.Howlett 6+1reb+3ast
Birmingham Univ.: T.Samuel 34+5reb+3ast, O.Damian 11+4reb+5ast, Y.Emmanuel 11+3reb+6ast, O.Ronald 10+5reb+3ast, H.Curtis 9+8reb+2ast, H.Conroy 7+14reb+2ast

Cardiff MA - St. Helens S. 61-85:
Rather predictable result when leader Saints (5-0) rolled over 7th ranked Met Archers (1-2) in Cardiff 85-61 on Saturday. St. Helens S. forced 30 Cardiff turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Forward Connor Murtagh (196-1994) nailed 25 points and 4 assists for the winning side and naturalized American guard Disraeli Lufadeju (186-1992) accounted for 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Saints players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Takeshi Croke (188, college: UFV) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Welsh center Ben Woog (201-2003) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Cardiff in the defeat. Met Archers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Saints. St. Helens S. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Myerscough and Oaklands. Loser Met Archers dropped to the eighth place with two games lost. St. Helens S. will meet at home league's leader Myerscough in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cardiff will play against Gloucester (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
St. Helens S.: M.Connor 25+1reb+4ast, L.Disraeli 18+6reb+6ast, O.Baldwin 18+7reb+5ast, T.Ben 10+4reb+2ast, W.Self 10+4reb+3ast, C.Kadir 2+1ast
Cardiff MA: C.Takeshi 19+4reb+11ast, D.James 11+2reb+1ast, B.Annureet 6+1reb, B.Woog 6+9reb, G.Tom 5+2reb, S.Lucas 5+8reb+1ast

Manchester M. - Sheffield A. 57-82:
Undefeated Manchester Magic (4-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were rolled over by seventh ranked Arrows (2-1) 82-57. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Manchester Magic. Sheffield A. had a 34-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American guard Porter Kelly (185, college: Moravian) stepped up and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and swingman Hamza Ibrahim (193-1998) chipped in 16 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Arrows players scored in double figures. Dan Davies (-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Noah Togo (183-2002) scored 12 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. Sheffield A. moved-up to fifth place. Manchester at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Barnet. Sheffield A. will play against Liverpool (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manchester will play against Leicester W. (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sheffield A.: P.Kelly 27+8reb+2ast, H.Ibrahim 16+12reb+6ast, P.Joao 12+4reb, M.Ibrahim 11+9reb+2ast, D.Soares 8+5reb+8ast, J.Parades 3+1reb
Manchester M.: D.Dan 16+15reb+2ast, T.Noah 12+3reb+3ast, P.Gordon 10+2reb+2ast, K.Joshua 5+1reb+1ast, P.Joshua 5, G.Bailey 4+4reb+5ast

Myerscough - Worcester W. 71-60:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Myerscough as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Myerscough defeated 10th ranked Worcester Wolves at home 71-60. Naturalized Scottish guard Olivier Esingle (196-2008) orchestrated the victory by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Daniel Azancot (182-2004) contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Daijaun Antonio (190-2002) answered with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Marcus Robinson (190-2006) added 13 points in the effort for Worcester. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Myerscough (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Oaklands and St. Helens S. Worcester at the other side keeps the tenth place with four games lost. Worcester will play next round against Tees Valley trying to get back on the winning streak. Myerscough will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked St. Helens S. in Liverpool.
Top scorers:
Myerscough: D.Azancot 13+1reb+6ast, O.Daniel 11+6reb+2ast, E.Olivier 10+5reb+6ast, E.Akubuo 8+2reb+2ast, I.Ahmed 8+2reb, S.Laditan-Adebiyi 8+5reb
Worcester W.: M.Robinson 13+1reb+2ast, A.Daijaun 9+5reb+4ast, S.Christian Rufus 9+2reb+2ast, B.Theo 8+4reb, R.Finlay 6+4reb, S.Georgios 4+3reb+2ast

CoLA - Cobham 87-80:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked King Cobras (0-5) lost to ninth ranked CoLA (2-3) in London 80-87 on Saturday. CoLA made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Cobham turnovers. Strangely Cobham outrebounded CoLA 41-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. Guard Kavell Hawes (185-2003) nailed 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Shalom Agape accounted for 18 points. American forward Charlie Ollis (196-1996, college: Fitchburg St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and forward Jake Murphy (198) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Cobham in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. CoLA moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Cobham lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Liverpool. CoLA will meet league's leader Oaklands in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cobham will play against London L. II (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
CoLA: K.Hawes 23+9reb+4ast, S.Agape 18+3reb+1ast, I.Crawford 12+1reb+2ast, J.Mcpherson 10+6reb+5ast, H.Williams 6+1reb+1ast, R.Tesfay 5+1ast
Cobham: M.Jake 17+7reb+2ast, O.Charlie 14+12reb+3ast, S.John 11+9reb, O.Abdul 11+1reb+3ast, D.Mendes Marcel 8+1reb, J.Shaquille 7+1reb+2ast

Greenwich T. - Barnet B. 77-93:
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Barnet (4-1) defeated bottom-ranked Titans (0-3) in Greenwich 93-77 on Saturday. Barnet dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Titans's 34. Barnet forced 22 Greenwich T. turnovers. Australian forward Vincent Monaghan (-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Sable Cooper (185, college: WVSU) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Barnet B. players scored in double figures. point guard Bode Adeluola (179-1995) came up with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Jared Hankins (193-2001, college: Calumet) added 21 points respectively for Greenwich T. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Barnet. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Manchester. Greenwich T. lost their third game in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Barnet will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Greenwich T. will play against the league's second-placed Solent K. (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Barnet B.: V.Monaghan 25+10reb+2ast, S.Cooper 19+5reb+3ast, D.Brown 16+7reb, T.Ojuri 11+1reb+1ast, C.Duru 11+1reb+5ast, G.Christian 5+2reb+4ast
Greenwich T.: A.Bode 27+7reb+4ast, H.Jared 21+3reb+2ast, B.Muhammad 9+2reb+1ast, M.Bryan-Amaning 7+4reb, V.Domas 6+3reb+1ast, A.Ray 4+3reb

Solent K. - Sussex S. 89-72:
There was no surprise when 7th ranked Storm (2-3) lost to leader Kestrels (4-0) in Solent 72-89 on Saturday. Solent K. forced 20 Sussex turnovers and outrebounded them 52-24 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Andre Arissol (188-1997, college: Chaminade) nailed 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Stelios Christofi accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Kestrels' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Zachariah Opoku came up with 19 points and naturalized Nigerian forward Anthony Ozobuekwe (198-1997) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Sussex in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Kestrels. Solent K. moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Sussex keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Solent K. will meet Greenwich T. (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sussex will play against London E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Solent K.: A.Andre 27+5reb+1ast, S.Christofi 18+9reb+2ast, K.Panchal-bedward 15+4reb+2ast, K.Rival 10+6reb, E.Marley 6+5reb, W.Kitenge 6+9reb+4ast
Sussex S.: O.Zachariah 19+4reb+2ast, P.Rashayne 15+5reb, S.Tomas 13+1reb, O.Anthony 12+8reb+3ast, S.Balint 6+1reb+3ast, B.Rudy 5+2reb+1ast

London E. - London Stars 108-70:
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Elite (3-2) crushed at home bottom-ranked London Stars (0-4) 108-70 on Saturday. London E. outrebounded London Stars 26-14. Griffith Potts nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and forward Tyler Fairbairn (-2004) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds. Dylan Ameen (-2010) came up with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Domas Martinkus (-2010) added 10 points respectively for London Stars in the defeat. London E. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with BA London and London L. II. London Stars lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Leicester W.. London E. will meet Sussex (#7) on the road in the next round. London Stars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in London to the arena Richmond K..
Top scorers:
London E.: T.Fairbairn 16+5reb+1ast, G.Potts 13+14reb, R.Martin 9+1reb+1ast, H.Loader 5+2reb+2ast, N.Sherman 4+1reb+1ast, D.Rogers 3+2reb
London Stars: D.Ameen 15+6reb+1ast, D.Martinkus 10+1reb, R.Dominykas 5, W.Thorian 5+3ast, V.Victor 3, P.Martynas 1+3reb

Oaklands - Richmond K. 98-79:
Very expected game when 6th ranked Knights (2-3) were smashed by leader Wolves (5-0) in St Albans 98-79 on Saturday. Oaklands forced 20 Richmond K. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Naturalized Jamaican guard Danny Evans (193-1997, college: St.Anselm) nailed 24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and guard Reis Pinnock (185-1996) accounted for 21 points and 7 assists. Wolves' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Lebron Roach came up with 25 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Dwayne Orija (194-1995, college: Florida Tech) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Richmond K. in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Wolves. Newly promoted Oaklands maintains first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Myerscough and St. Helens S. Loser Knights dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Oaklands will meet at home CoLA (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Richmond K.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from London London Stars.
Top scorers:
Oaklands: E.Danny 24+5reb+6ast, R.Pinnock 21+4reb+7ast, K.Daley 17+2reb+4ast, A.Fleming 7+2reb, S.Matthews 6+1reb, D.Gladstone 6+3reb+1ast
Richmond K.: R.Lebron 25+6reb+2ast, O.Dwayne 19+5reb+1ast, A.Peter 9+6reb+5ast, A.Jonathan 8+9reb+1ast, O.Babawale 6+9reb+5ast, B.Kourie 5

London L. II - BA London L. 61-57:
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from London: London L. II (#6) and Barking Abbey (#4). London L. II (3-2) won against visiting Barking Abbey (3-2) 61-57. Malek John nailed 22 points for the winning side and guard Haydin Edwards-Meade (185-2008) accounted for 6 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Lithuanian guard Oskaras Striuga (-2004) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and center Harry Egbayelo (206) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for BA London in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. London L. II moved-up to fourth place, which they share with BA London and London E. London L. II will meet Cobham (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BA London will play against Greenwich T. (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
London L. II: M.John 22+2reb+1ast, A.Kasseyet 12+3reb+2ast, L.Williams 8+2ast, J.Ako-Mensah 7+7reb+2ast, H.Edwards-Meade 6+7reb+6ast, O.Anyanwu 4+8reb+2ast
BA London L.: S.Oskaras 14+11reb+4ast, E.Harry 11+9reb, D.Solomon 10+2reb, O.Chima 6+7reb, I.David 5+3reb+1ast, T.Ellis 5+2reb+2ast