IBL Round 9: Leader Satria Muda gets another victory

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Undefeated leader Satria Muda delivered the fifth consecutive win on Sunday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Hangtuah (1-4) 106-53 in Jakarta. Satria Muda dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Hangtuah's 10 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Satria Muda forced 21 Hangtuah turnovers and outrebounded them 51-25 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Hangtuah's players. The best player for the winners was American forward Elijah Foster (197-1996, college: Nevada) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). The former international Juan Kokodiputra (193-1995) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-1996, college: Montana St.) who recorded 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Satria Muda (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Hangtuah lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with Evos Bogor and Tangerang. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked NSH (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 81-73 loss to sixth ranked Pelita Jaya (4-1) in Jakarta. It was a good game for American swingman Dominique Sutton (193-1986, college: NCCU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Yesaya Saudale contributed with 21 points for the winners. American power forward Jarrid Famous (209-1988, college: S.Florida, agency: BIG) answered with 21 points and 9 rebounds for NSH. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pelita Jaya. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. NSH lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Satya Wacana. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 9 Pacific Caesar was defeated by Indonesia P. in Jakarta 75-67. Bali Utd. lost to undefeated Bima Perkasa at home 75-87.
The best stats of 9th round was 20 points and 9 rebounds by Cameron Coleman of Bima Perkasa.

Pelita Jaya - NSH 81-73

Bottom-ranked NSH (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 81-73 loss to sixth ranked Pelita Jaya (4-1) in Jakarta. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for American swingman Dominique Sutton (193-1986, college: NCCU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Yesaya Saudale (178-2000) contributed with 21 points for the winners. American power forward Jarrid Famous (209-1988, college: S.Florida, agency: BIG) answered with 21 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import point guard Shavar Newkirk (179-1996, college: St.Joseph's) added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for NSH. Four NSH players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pelita Jaya. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. NSH lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Satya Wacana. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NSH: J.Famous 21+9reb+1ast, A.Rorimpandey 18+2reb+1ast, S.Newkirk 16+7reb+2ast, R.Aprilian 12+4reb+1ast, R.Ruslan 2+4reb, V.Sanjaya 2+4reb+1ast
Pelita Jaya: S.Yesaya 21+4reb+2ast, A.Muhamad 17+2reb+3ast, D.Sutton 12+12reb+3ast, Y.Hendrick 9+3reb+3ast, A.Dhyaksa 8+2reb+7ast, G.Saputra 6+5reb

Indonesia P. - Pacific Caesar 75-67

There was a minor upset in Jakarta where 10th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-3) was defeated by twelfth ranked Indonesia P. (2-3) 75-67. Indonesia P. forced 19 Pacific Caesar turnovers. It was a good game for the former international Dame Diagne (197-2005) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. American guard Anthony Beane (188-1994, college: SIU, agency: Pensack Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Four Indonesia P. players scored in double figures. British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Gregorio Wibowo (182-1995) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Pacific Caesar. Indonesia P. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Bali Utd. Pacific Caesar lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: C.Barnes 17+1reb, M.Williams 17+10reb+1ast, W.Gregorio 10+6reb+6ast, D.Daffa 8+3reb+4ast, P.Aven 7+11reb+3ast, A.Muhammad 4+1reb+2ast
Indonesia P.: C.Julian 17+5reb+2ast, D.Dame 17+16reb+1ast, U.Karl 12+4reb, A.Beane 11+7reb+10ast, S.Daniel 8+3reb+2ast, P.Ida 7+4reb+2ast

Satria Muda - Hangtuah 106-53

Undefeated leader Satria Muda delivered the fifth consecutive win on Sunday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Hangtuah (1-4) 106-53 in Jakarta. Satria Muda dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Hangtuah's 10 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Satria Muda forced 21 Hangtuah turnovers and outrebounded them 51-25 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Hangtuah's players. The best player for the winners was American forward Elijah Foster (197-1996, college: Nevada) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). The former international Juan Kokodiputra (193-1995) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Foster is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-1996, college: Montana St.) who recorded 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Stevan Neno (180-1996) added 12 points 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. Satria Muda (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Hangtuah lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with Evos Bogor and Tangerang. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: J.Mvuezolo 15+9reb+6ast, S.Neno 12, G.Gunawan 9, D.Pratama 6+5reb+1ast, P.Tifan 5, M.Jayadiwangsa 2+1reb
Satria Muda: E.Foster 21+7reb, J.Kokodiputra 17+7reb+4ast, A.Wisnu 11+1reb+8ast, A.Ali 10+4reb+1ast, M.Aziz 9+2reb+1ast, W.Teja 9+5reb+7ast

Bali Utd. - Bima Perkasa 75-87

No shocking result in a game in Denpasar where leader Bima Perkasa (4-0) defeated 9th ranked Bali Utd. (2-3) 87-75. Bali Utd. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Ikram Fadhil (187-1998) contributed with 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Bima Perkasa players scored in double figures. American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-1987, college: USF) answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import swingman Jay Bowie (196-1992, college: Marist, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Bali Utd.Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Bima Perkasa. They moved-up to second place. Bali Utd. at the other side keeps the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Indonesia P.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: D.Lowhorn 20+8reb, J.Bowie 13+5reb+4ast, L.Koswara 11+1reb+2ast, P.Rico 9+4reb+1ast, S.Kurniawan 6, H.Santosa 5+1reb
Bima Perkasa: C.Coleman 20+9reb+3ast, N.Saputra 15+4reb, A.Adrianno 12+2reb+2ast, F.Ikram 12+5reb+3ast, S.Samuel 8+3reb, F.Niles 6+4reb+3ast



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