B1 League Round 5 (Regular Season): Chiba Jets defeat Tochigi Brex

This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in B1 League and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Tochigi Brex (4-1) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by Jets (5-0) 81-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tochigi Brex. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chiba Jets made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. answered with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Tochigi Brex. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Jets have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Chiba Jets maintains first place with 5-0 record which they share with defeated Tochigi Brex. Defending champion Tochigi Brex still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Chiba Jets are looking forward to face Gunma CT (#4) at home in the next round. Tochigi Brex will play against Sea Horses M. in Kariya and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Chiba (3-2) against seventh ranked NeoPhoenix (3-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Chiba was crushed by NeoPhoenix in Hamamatsu 98-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Chiba. American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners and Yante Maten chipped in 23 points. American forward Trey Porter (210-1996, college: Nevada, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San-en NP moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Chiba. San-en NP will play against Sendai 89ers (#6) on the road in the next round. Chiba will play against Toyama G. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Alvark's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Happinets (1-4) 86-75 on Wednesday. Sebastian Saiz nailed 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. Keanu Pinder came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds for Akita NH in the defeat. Happinets' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Alvark left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Happinets. Alvark Tokyo will meet at home Ibaraki R. (#10) in the next round. Akita NH will play against Ryukyu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Sendai 89ers beat Kawasaki on the road 69-68. Gunma CT destroyed Hokkaido L. on its own court 99-72. Sunrockers Sh. managed to outperform Ibaraki R. in Tokyo 84-82. Kyoto H. was rolled over Hiroshima D. at home 57-82. Sea Horses M. was crushed by Nagasaki on the opponent's court 107-82. FE Nagoya was beaten by Osaka E. in a home game 73-87. Ryukyu lost to Shiga L-Stars on the road 86-92. Shimane SM unfortunately lost to Saga B. on its own court 79-87. Nagoya DD managed to beat Toyama G. in a road game 82-69. Yokohama BC was defeated by Koshigaya A. at home 70-72.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by Damien Inglis of Yokohama BC.



Alvark Tokyo - Akita NH 86-75

Alvark's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Happinets (1-4) 86-75 on Wednesday. Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) nailed 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side and American Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) accounted for 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Australian power forward Keanu Pinder (210-1995, college: Arizona) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Akita NH in the defeat. Happinets' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Alvark left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Happinets. Alvark Tokyo will meet at home Ibaraki R. (#10) in the next round. Akita NH will play against Ryukyu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: K.Pinder 19+5reb+2ast, Y.Wetzell 19+6reb, T.Leissner 12+5reb, N.Takuya 8+2reb+3ast, A.Mezher 7+1reb+4ast, M.Taiyo 3+2reb
Alvark Tokyo: S.Saiz 30+9reb+1ast, M.Foster 19+5reb+8ast, T.Osakabe 12+2reb+3ast, B.Davies 6+2reb+2ast, A.Shuto 6+1reb+3ast, B.Zack 5+5reb+8ast

Kawasaki BT - Sendai 89ers 68-69

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked 89ers (3-2) edged 11th ranked Brave Thunders (1-4) in Kanagawa 69-68 on Wednesday. American Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) nailed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) accounted for 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and American-Lebanese guard Omar Jamaleddine (193-2000, college: SLC) added 14 points respectively for Kawasaki in the defeat. Four Kawasaki players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Sendai 89ers moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Kawasaki at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Sendai 89ers will meet at home San-en NP (#5) in the next round. Kawasaki will play against the league's second-placed Nagoya DD (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kawasaki BT: D.Ristic 17+2reb+1ast, R.Allen 15+8reb+3ast, O.Jamaleddine 14+4reb+2ast, T.Shota 11+3ast, E.Terry 4+6reb+1ast, S.Ryusei 3+3reb+8ast
Sendai 89ers: N.Boothe 17+6reb+5ast, F.Seiya 15+2reb+1ast, J.Culver 10+6reb+4ast, S.El Darwich 9+4reb+5ast, B.Toure 8+10reb, A.Yusho 4+2reb+1ast

Gunma CT - Hokkaido L. 99-72

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Sapporo (3-2) was smashed by sixth ranked Thunders (3-2) in Gunma 99-72 on Wednesday. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Hokkaido L.'s players. American guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-1990, college: Miami, FL) nailed 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and German Johannes Thiemann (206-1994) accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward John Harrar (205-1999, college: Penn State) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and international guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) added 17 points respectively for Hokkaido L. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gunma CT moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Hokkaido L.. Gunma CT will meet league's leader Chiba Jets on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hokkaido L. will play against FE Nagoya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hokkaido L.: K.Tominaga 17+1reb+1ast, J.Harrar 12+14reb+2ast, K.Hiroto 8+1ast, J.Okafor 6+3reb+2ast, R.Dwight 6+2ast, K.Jones 5+4reb+2ast
Gunma CT: T.McKinney-Jones 22+5reb+7ast, J.Thiemann 16+7reb+4ast, F.Yuma 12+2reb+1ast, H.Kazuki 11+2reb+3ast, T.Naoto 9, K.Blackshear Jr. 9+8reb+7ast

Ibaraki R. - Sunrockers Sh. 82-84

Very predictable result when fifth ranked SunRockers (4-1) edged 10th ranked Robots (1-4) in Mito 84-82 on Wednesday. Sunrockers Sh. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Brazilian guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) nailed 18 points for the winning side and accounted for 17 points and 4 assists. Four SunRockers players scored in double figures. American forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) came up with 29 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) added 16 points respectively for Ibaraki R. in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Sunrockers Sh. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Ibaraki R. at the other side dropped to the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Sunrockers Sh. will meet at home league's leader Nagasaki in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ibaraki R. will play against Alvark Tokyo (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: R.Franks 29+7reb+1ast, T.Cook 16+3reb+2ast, H.Noboru 13+1ast, E.Jacobsen 7+5reb+3ast, H.Komasawa 7+1reb+1ast, J.Ruu 5+1reb+2ast
Sunrockers Sh.: D.Louzada 18+3reb+2ast, H.Jr. John 17+2reb+4ast, T.Daiki 13+5ast, D.Grantham 10+4reb+8ast, J.Hawkinson 8+5reb+2ast, T.Welsh 8+6reb+2ast

Kyoto H. - Hiroshima D. 57-82

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Hannaryz (1-4) was outscored by fifth ranked Dragonflies (3-2) in Kyoto 82-57 on Wednesday. Hiroshima D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and accounted for 14 points and 7 assists. Four Dragonflies players scored in double figures. Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and American power forward Jordan Heath (208-1991, college: Canisius, agency: Octagon Europe) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Kyoto H. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hiroshima D. moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Kyoto H. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Hiroshima D. will meet at home Saga B. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kyoto H. will play against Koshigaya A. (#12) in Tokyo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: A.Caloiaro 17+15reb+3ast, T.Furukawa 11+2reb+3ast, M.Satoru 7+2reb+1ast, J.Heath 6+7reb+3ast, R.Shibuta 5+1reb+1ast, H.Mone 4+2reb+1ast
Hiroshima D.: C.Smith 18+3reb+3ast, D.Evans 16+9reb+5ast, S.Ryosei 14+4reb+7ast, K.Cockburn 11+9reb+2ast, N.Mayo 9+3reb+4ast, T.Ito 4+3reb+2ast

Nagasaki - Sea Horses M. 107-82

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Velca (4-1) outplayed 8th ranked SeaHorses (2-3) in Nagasaki 107-82 on Wednesday. Nagasaki outrebounded Sea Horses M. 36-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Nagasaki shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 51.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated the game. Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) nailed 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) accounted for 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) came up with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Thomas Kennedy (201-1987, college: Detroit) added 17 points respectively for Sea Horses M. in the defeat. Four Nagasaki and five Sea Horses M. 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Velca. Nagasaki maintains first place with 4-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Sea Horses M. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Nagasaki will meet league's second-placed Sunrockers Sh. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sea Horses M. will play against Tochigi Brex (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: D.Gardner 19+9reb+4ast, T.Kennedy 17+1reb+1ast, J.Layman 12+3reb+2ast, K.Yoshiaki 11+1reb+5ast, A.White 11+3reb+1ast, N.Yudai 7+2ast
Nagasaki: S.Johnson 37+6reb+1ast, J.Brantley 19+10reb+4ast, A.Mitchell 12+7reb+2ast, H.Lee 11+6reb+3ast, Y.Baba 9+3reb+6ast, K.Kumagai 6+2reb+1ast

FE Nagoya - Osaka E. 73-87

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Fighting Eagles (2-3) lost to twelfth ranked Evessa (2-3) in Nagoya 73-87 on Wednesday. American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Ukrainian center Volodymyr Gerun (208-1994, college: Portland) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Evessa players scored in double figures. American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and the former international guard Narito Namizato (172-1989) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for FE Nagoya in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Osaka E. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated FE Nagoya. Osaka E. will meet higher ranked Shiga L-Stars (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. FE Nagoya will play against Hokkaido L. in Sapporo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: N.Namizato 17+5reb+4ast, S.O'Mara 17+10reb+3ast, J.Jones 17+5reb, S.Tyrell 7+3reb+2ast, L.Francis 6+2reb+1ast, J.Pickett 5+1reb+1ast
Osaka E.: M.Bonds 22+7reb+3ast, S.Tatsuya 14+2reb+4ast, R.Luther 13+5reb+1ast, V.Gerun 13+7reb+1ast, S.Seiga 8+5reb+3ast, K.Makoto 7+1reb+2ast

San-en NP - Chiba 98-79

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Chiba (3-2) against seventh ranked NeoPhoenix (3-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Chiba was crushed by NeoPhoenix in Hamamatsu 98-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Chiba. San-en NP forced 21 Chiba turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Chiba was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners and American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) chipped in 23 points. Nwaba is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Trey Porter (210-1996, college: Nevada, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San-en NP moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Chiba. San-en NP will play against Sendai 89ers (#6) on the road in the next round. Chiba will play against Toyama G. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Chiba: T.Porter 18+10reb+1ast, D.Pardon 15+8reb+4ast, R.Maeda 14+2ast, K.Kotetsu 13+1reb+6ast, K.Takaaki 8+2reb+1ast, B.Ashley 6+4reb+1ast
San-en NP: Y.Maten 23+3reb, D.Nwaba 20+9reb+3ast, D.Days 16+2reb+1ast, Y.Hirotaka 16+2reb+2ast, O.Sota 8+1reb+9ast, W.Hayato 5+2reb+2ast

Shiga L-Stars - Ryukyu GK 92-86

Everything could happen in Shiga at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Lakestars and higher ranked Golden Kings had identical 2-2 record. This time Lakestars used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Okinawa 92-86 on Wednesday night. Shiga L-Stars made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Thomas Wimbush (201-1993, college: Fairmont St., agency: Slash Sports) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!). American forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and international center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Ryukyu in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Golden Kings' coach let to play twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Shiga L-Stars (3-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Ryukyu at the other side dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Shiga L-Stars will meet at home Osaka E. (#7) in the next round. Ryukyu will play against Akita NH and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: V.Law 25+10reb+3ast, K.Aluma 16+4reb+1ast, A.Kirk 15+11reb+1ast, J.Cooley 10+8reb, K.Ryuichi 8+2reb+2ast, S.Onodera 5+2reb+1ast
Shiga L-Stars: R.Kriener 24+8reb+3ast, T.Wimbush 17+6reb+3ast, O.Keitaro 11+6reb+2ast, Z.Auguste 10+3reb+3ast, Y.Ai-Che 9+4reb+5ast, D.Nomoto 9+3reb+2ast

Shimane SM - Saga B. 79-87

Everything could happen in Shimane at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Ballooners and 9th ranked Magic had identical 2-2 record. But Magic was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Saga 87-79 on Wednesday night. Saga B. made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) nailed 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with 13 points and 8 assists and American forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Shimane SM in the defeat. Four Shimane SM players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Saga B. maintains third place with 3-2 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with 7 other teams. Shimane SM lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Saga B. will meet Hiroshima D. (#4) on the road in the next round. Shimane SM will play against Yokohama BC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: O.Yuta 13+4reb+8ast, N.Yuto 13+3ast, J.McAdoo 13+8reb+2ast, N.Kay 10+4reb+2ast, I.Fumiya 9+2reb+2ast, C.Clarke 9+4reb+7ast
Saga B.: T.Groves 23+9reb+1ast, K.Kosuke 21+1reb+2ast, D.Dudzinski 17+6reb+2ast, S.Taiki 8+3reb+9ast, A.Ryo 7+1reb+3ast, J.Harrellson 6+7reb

Toyama G. - Nagoya DD 69-82

Very predictable result when second ranked Dolphins (4-1) won against 10th ranked Grouses (2-3) in Toyama 82-69 on Wednesday. Nagoya DD forced 23 Toyama G. turnovers. American forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) nailed 26 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and his fellow American import power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) accounted for 17 points and 9 rebounds. French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and the former international power forward Nyika Williams (203-1987, college: Pacific) added 17 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) respectively for Toyama G. in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dolphins. Nagoya DD keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Toyama G. dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Nagoya DD will meet Kawasaki (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toyama G. will play against Chiba (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: Y.Morin 17+13reb+2ast, T.Kell III 17+4reb+1ast, N.Williams 17+6reb+1ast, N.Uto 8+3reb+2ast, B.Motum 7+3reb+2ast, O.Yuzo 3+2reb+4ast
Nagoya DD: A.Henry 26+9reb+6ast, S.Eatherton 17+9reb+2ast, K.Imamura 11+2reb+2ast, A.Williams 8+9reb+1ast, K.Richardson 8+5reb+1ast, S.Takumi 5+3reb+2ast

Tochigi Brex - Chiba Jets 78-81

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Tochigi Brex (4-1) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by Jets (5-0) 81-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tochigi Brex. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chiba Jets made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. answered with 23 points and 7 rebounds and American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists in the effort for Tochigi Brex. Five Chiba Jets and four Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jets have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Chiba Jets maintains first place with 5-0 record which they share with defeated Tochigi Brex. Defending champion Tochigi Brex still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Chiba Jets are looking forward to face Gunma CT (#4) at home in the next round. Tochigi Brex will play against Sea Horses M. in Kariya and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: F.Isaac 23+7reb+1ast, M.Hiejima 15+3reb+7ast, G.Edwards 12+8reb+1ast, D.Newbill 12+7reb+10ast, T.Kosuke 5+6reb, E.Yusuke 3
Chiba Jets: J.Mooney 17+12reb+5ast, Y.Watanabe 16+5reb+1ast, Y.Togashi 13+1reb+5ast, H.Shuta 10+2reb+5ast, N.Little 10+8reb+2ast, K.Ren 6+1reb+1ast

Yokohama BC - Koshigaya A. 70-72

There was an upset when higher ranked B-Corsairs (2-3) were edged by thirteenth ranked Alphas (1-4) in Yokohama 72-70 on Wednesday. Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American power forward Gary Hamilton (208-1984, college: Miami, FL, agency: Inception Sports) accounted for 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international guard Seiya Ando (181-1992) added 22 points respectively for Yokohama BC in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Alphas left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. It was Yokohama BC's third loss in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Koshigaya A. will meet at home Kyoto H. (#13) in the next round. Yokohama BC will play against Shimane SM (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: D.Inglis 24+11reb+5ast, S.Ando 22+1ast, G.Clark 7+7reb+4ast, M.Kenta 5+1reb+4ast, S.Koya 4+1reb+2ast, K.Ravena 4+3reb+2ast
Koshigaya A.: S.Doumbouya 14+11reb+4ast, S.Kai 10+3reb+1ast, A.Clemmons 9+2reb+1ast, K.Shuhei 8+1reb+1ast, I.Yuichi 8+2reb+4ast, J.Martin 8+2reb