IBL Round 17: Top-ranked Satria Muda wins another game

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IBL top team - Satria Muda (10-0) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat ninth ranked Tangerang (3-6) 76-67. American forward Elijah Foster (197-1996, college: Nevada) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. The former international Avan Seputra (190-1994) contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. Jamaican-American center Anthony Allen (210-1992, college: OK State) answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Tangerang. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Satria Muda have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 10-0 record. Tangerang at the other side dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Hangtuah and Bali Utd.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between 14th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-8) and fifteenth ranked Evos Bogor (2-8) in Surabaya ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Bogor outscored Pacific Caesar 89-63. American-Jamaican center David Haye (183-1994, college: SUNY Delhi) stepped up and scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and Adrian Christianto chipped in 22 points. British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) responded with 16 points and 8 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. Evos Bogor moved-up to fourteenth place. Pacific Caesar lost their eighth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Pelita Jaya (#5) and NSH (#13). Despite it looked like an easy game for Pelita Jaya, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest NSH challenged much higher ranked Pelita Jaya giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by five points 84-79. Dominique Sutton nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Shavar Newkirk came up with 32 points and 7 rebounds for NSH in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Pelita Jaya (7-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Dewa United. Loser NSH keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 17 bottom-ranked Satya Wacana was smashed by Prawira on the road 77-57.

Tangerang - Satria Muda 67-76

IBL top team - Satria Muda (10-0) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat ninth ranked Tangerang (3-6) 76-67. American forward Elijah Foster (197-1996, college: Nevada) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. The former international Avan Seputra (190-1994) contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. Foster is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Jamaican-American center Anthony Allen (210-1992, college: OK State) answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds and American Tyron Criswell (192-1994, college: Nevada) added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Tangerang. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satria Muda have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 10-0 record. Tangerang at the other side dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Hangtuah and Bali Utd.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: E.Foster 17+14reb+1ast, A.Seputra 12+1reb+4ast, W.Teja 8+1reb+1ast, H.Hardianus 8+4reb+3ast, J.Kokodiputra 7+4reb+2ast, E.Antoni 7+1reb+3ast
Tangerang: T.Criswell 20+6reb, A.Allen 18+8reb+2ast, S.Winston 12+4reb+4ast, V.Andreas 5+3reb+1ast, D.Ray 4+2reb+1ast, R.Effendy 3+2reb+1ast

Pelita Jaya - NSH 84-79

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Pelita Jaya (#5) and NSH (#13). Despite it looked like an easy game for Pelita Jaya, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest NSH challenged much higher ranked Pelita Jaya giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by five points 84-79. Pelita Jaya outrebounded NSH 45-34 including 30 on the defensive glass. American swingman Dominique Sutton (193-1986, college: NCCU) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and guard Muhamad Arighi (182-1999) accounted for 20 points. American point guard Shavar Newkirk (179-1996, college: St.Joseph's) came up with 32 points and 7 rebounds and guard Andre Rorimpandey (177-1996) added 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals respectively for NSH in the defeat. Four NSH players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Pelita Jaya (7-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Dewa United. Loser NSH keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: D.Sutton 22+11reb, A.Muhamad 20+2reb+2ast, S.Yesaya 10+2reb+6ast, A.Dhyaksa 9+3reb+8ast, M.Wicaksono 8+4reb+1ast, V.Kosasih 8+6reb+1ast
NSH: S.Newkirk 32+7reb+3ast, J.Famous 18+4reb, A.Rorimpandey 12+8reb+6ast, V.Sanjaya 10+1reb+2ast, A.Fachrul 3+2reb, M.William 2+3reb

Prawira - Satya Wacana 77-57

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Prawira (8-1) crushed bottom-ranked Satya Wacana (1-9) in Bandung 77-57 on Monday. Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) nailed 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and the former international point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) accounted for 19 points. American forward Shemar Johnson (204-1996, college: Stillman) came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds and forward Randy Prasetya (202-1997) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Satya Wacana in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Prawira. They maintain second place with 8-1 record having just three points less than leader Satria Muda. Loser Satya Wacana stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Prawira: B.Francis 24+5reb+3ast, Y.Saputera 19+3reb+2ast, G.Muhammad 9+8reb+1ast, J.Shaw 8+6reb+1ast, M.Guntara 6+4reb+3ast, M.Fernando 5+4reb+2ast
Satya Wacana: S.Johnson 14+7reb+1ast, P.Randy 12+5reb, B.Calvin 9+5reb+1ast, H.Lakay 8+3reb+2ast, W.Putra 6, T.Saputro 4+1ast

Pacific Caesar - Evos Bogor 63-89

The game between 14th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-8) and fifteenth ranked Evos Bogor (2-8) in Surabaya ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Bogor outscored Pacific Caesar 89-63. Evos Bogor dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 24. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American-Jamaican center David Haye (183-1994, college: SUNY Delhi) stepped up and scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and Adrian Christianto (181-1997) chipped in 22 points. Haye is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Evos Bogor players scored in double figures. British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and American power forward Chris Barnes (205-1988, college: Georgia) scored 14 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. Evos Bogor moved-up to fourteenth place. Pacific Caesar lost their eighth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Evos Bogor: C.Adrian 22+3reb+1ast, D.Haye 14+7reb+9ast, A.Jackson 12+5reb, T.Hartanto 10+2reb, T.Hendra 10+4reb+5ast, B.Rheza 6+3reb
Pacific Caesar: M.Williams 16+8reb+1ast, C.Barnes 14+3reb+3ast, W.Gregorio 10+1reb+5ast, P.Aven 8+5reb+1ast, A.Muhammad 7+1ast, D.Daffa 3+2reb+1ast



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