B1 League Round 35 (Regular Season): Hokkaido L. lose to Koshigaya A.

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Sapporo (26-9) recorded its ninth loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by ninth ranked Alphas (13-22) 81-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sapporo. The best player for the winners was Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Kazakhstan-American point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) produced 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Koshigaya A. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Yokohama BC. Hokkaido L. at the other side still keeps top position with nine games lost. They share it with Chiba Jets and Tochigi Brex. Koshigaya A. is looking forward to face higher ranked Sendai 89ers (#6) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hokkaido L. will play against Sea Horses M. (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Golden Kings (22-13) against tenth ranked Fighting Eagles (14-21) on Sunday night. Visiting Golden Kings were defeated by Fighting Eagles in Nagoya 73-61. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Golden Kings. The game was dominated by American players. Power forward Sean O'Mara (208-1995, college: Xavier) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Jamorko Pickett contributed with 19 points (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 27 points for Ryukyu. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. FE Nagoya maintains tenth place with 14-21 record. Ryukyu at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Gunma CT. FE Nagoya will play against Ibaraki R. (#12) in Mito in the next round. Ryukyu will play on the road against Kawasaki (#11) in Kanagawa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Tochigi Brex (26-9) against fifth ranked Thunders (22-13) on Sunday night. Host Tochigi Brex was defeated by Thunders in Tochigi 81-70. It was a great evening for Kerry Blackshear Jr who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Gavin Edwards responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gunma CT moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ryukyu. Defending champion Tochigi Brex still keeps top position with nine games lost. They share it with Chiba Jets and Hokkaido L.. Gunma CT will meet at home Osaka E. (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tochigi Brex will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 35 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Osaka E. was defeated by Akita NH in a road game 77-76. Alvark Tokyo beat Toyama G. at home 70-69. Sunrockers Sh. won against Kawasaki on the opponent's court 73-58. Ibaraki R. was outscored by Sea Horses M. in a home game 64-97. Shimane SM managed to beat Kyoto H. on the road 85-72. Nagasaki crushed Hiroshima D. on its own court 98-74. Chiba Jets smashed Saga B. in a road game 95-76. Sendai 89ers won against Chiba at home 94-81. San-en NP unfortunately lost to Shiga L-Stars on the opponent's court 73-76. Yokohama BC managed to beat Nagoya DD in a home game 80-70.
The best stats of 35th round was 21 points and 13 rebounds by Damien Inglis of Yokohama BC.



Akita NH - Osaka E. 77-76

There was an upset in Akita where higher ranked Evessa (15-20) was edged by thirteenth ranked Happinets (7-28) 77-76 on Sunday. It was a great evening for point guard Takuya Nakayama (182-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 4 assists. American center Jamel McLean (203-1988, college: Xavier) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) responded with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Evessa's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Akita NH maintains thirteenth place with 7-28 record. Loser Evessa dropped to the seventh position with 20 games lost. They share it with Sunrockers Sh.. Akita NH will meet higher ranked Hiroshima D. (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Osaka E. will play against Gunma CT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: T.Nakayama 17+4reb+4ast, W.Yannick 12+6reb+1ast, M.Jamel 12+8reb+2ast, T.Motoda 9+1ast, T.Kurihara 9+1reb+2ast, M.Ali 8+3reb+2ast
Osaka E.: M.Bonds 27+6reb+4ast, R.Luther 19+7reb+6ast, R.Parks 12+3reb+3ast, G.Rei 8+4reb+1ast, M.Hayato 4+2reb+1ast, A.Yasunori 4+6ast

Alvark Tokyo - Toyama G. 70-69

No shocking result in a game in Tokyo where fourth ranked Alvark (24-11) edged 13th ranked Grouses (9-26) 70-69 on Sunday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great evening for the former international forward Ryan Rossiter (206-1989, college: Siena) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 19 rebounds. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) helped adding 14 points. Four Alvark players scored in double figures. French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Syrian-American guard Trey Kell III (193-1996, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Grouses' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Alvark have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Alvark Tokyo maintains fourth place with 24-11 record. Toyama G. lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with 26 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Alvark Tokyo will meet higher ranked Chiba Jets (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toyama G. will play against Saga B. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: S.Sebastian 14+4reb+2ast, S.Ando 11+1reb+1ast, F.Marcus 11+2reb+2ast, R.Ryan 10+19reb+2ast, Z.Baranski 9+5reb+2ast, K.Fukuzawa 6
Toyama G.: Y.Morin 24+9reb+1ast, T.Kell III 11+8reb+7ast, B.Motum 11+5reb+3ast, N.Williams 8+5reb, M.Aquino 6+3reb, D.Kuzuhara 4+1reb

Kawasaki BT - Sunrockers Sh. 58-73

Very expected game in Kanagawa where 11th ranked Brave Thunders (9-26) were defeated by seventh ranked SunRockers (15-20) 73-58 on Sunday. Sunrockers Sh. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Sunrockers Sh. outrebounded Kawasaki 34-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Qatari forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) helped adding 13 points and 7 rebounds. American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) responded with 22 points and Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sunrockers Sh. maintains seventh place with 15-20 record, which they share with Osaka E. Loser Brave Thunders keeps the eleventh position with 26 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sunrockers Sh. will meet league's second-placed Nagoya DD on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kawasaki will play against Ryukyu (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: G.Donte 13+7reb+1ast, R.Andrew 12+5reb, L.Vendrame 10+2ast, W.Thomas 8+6reb+1ast, H.Josh 8+9reb+5ast, N.Reiya 6+1reb+2ast
Kawasaki BT: E.Terry 22+4reb+1ast, R.Allen 13+5reb+1ast, T.Shota 8+2reb+1ast, O.Taiga 7+1reb+7ast, D.Ristic 4+6reb, S.Ryusei 3+3ast

Hokkaido L. - Koshigaya A. 80-81

Top ranked Sapporo (26-9) recorded its ninth loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by ninth ranked Alphas (13-22) 81-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sapporo. The best player for the winners was Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Kazakhstan-American point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) produced 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward John Harrar (205-1999, college: Penn State) added 11 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Hokkaido L. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Koshigaya A. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Yokohama BC. Hokkaido L. at the other side still keeps top position with nine games lost. They share it with Chiba Jets and Tochigi Brex. Koshigaya A. is looking forward to face higher ranked Sendai 89ers (#6) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hokkaido L. will play against Sea Horses M. (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: C.Anthony 23+5reb+3ast, S.Kai 20+14reb+2ast, S.Matsuyama 18+4reb+4ast, M.Jarell 7+6reb+3ast, K.Yuya 5, T.Oba 5+2reb
Hokkaido L.: J.Okafor 23+6reb+4ast, K.Tominaga 21, J.Harrar 11+12reb+7ast, I.Shuto 10+4reb+1ast, K.Yu 5+1reb, S.Rei 5+2reb+2ast

Ibaraki R. - Sea Horses M. 64-97

Very predictable result in Mito where fourth ranked SeaHorses (23-12) outscored 12th ranked Robots (9-26) 97-64 on Sunday. Sea Horses M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. It was a great evening for forward Aaron White (206-1992, college: Iowa, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) helped adding 14 points and 7 rebounds. Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) scored 11 points, 6 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. SeaHorses have a solid series of three victories in a row. Sea Horses M. moved-up to third place. Ibaraki R. lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 26 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sea Horses M. will meet league's leader Hokkaido L. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ibaraki R. will play against FE Nagoya (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: G.Davante 14+7reb+1ast, K.Thomas 13, W.Aaron 10+10reb+4ast, Y.Suda 10+5reb+2ast, L.Jake 9+6reb+1ast, S.Ryogo 9+1reb+2ast
Ibaraki R.: E.Jacobsen 13+9reb+3ast, N.Kohei 12+2reb+3ast, R.Franks 11+6reb+6ast, J.Ruu 8+7reb, H.Noboru 7+1reb+5ast, T.Cook 6+3reb+1ast

Kyoto H. - Shimane SM 72-85

Not a big story in a game in Kyoto where 12th ranked Hannaryz (9-26) was defeated by seventh ranked Magic (19-16) 85-72 on Sunday. Shimane SM made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds. American forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) helped adding 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Magic players scored in double figures. Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 30 points and 4 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) scored 9 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Shimane SM moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hiroshima D. and Saga B. Kyoto H. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 26 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Shimane SM will meet at home Shiga L-Stars (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Kyoto H. will play against Chiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: K.Nick 21+5reb+2ast, T.Nakamura 16+4ast, Y.Nohmi 12+1reb+8ast, M.James 11+11reb+2ast, C.Coty 8+3reb+2ast, R.Shirahama 7+4reb+1ast
Kyoto H.: A.Caloiaro 30+4reb+3ast, O.Asato 14+2reb+1ast, R.Shibuta 10+1reb, C.Jackson 9+12reb+2ast, M.Satoru 4+3reb+4ast, K.Hayato 3+2ast

Nagasaki - Hiroshima D. 98-74

Everything went according to plan in Nagasaki where first ranked Velca (30-5) outleveled 5th ranked Dragonflies (19-16) 98-74 on Sunday. Nagasaki dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Dragonflies's 24. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. International Yudai Baba (196-1995) helped adding 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Velca players scored in double figures. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) scored 13 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. Nagasaki maintains first place with 30-5 record. Loser Dragonflies keeps the fifth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Shimane SM and Saga B.. Nagasaki will meet league's second-placed Tochigi Brex on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hiroshima D. will play against Akita NH and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: J.Stanley 23+9reb+1ast, L.Hyunjung 18+1reb+1ast, B.Yudai 12+7reb+2ast, K.Koya 11+3reb, B.Jarrell 10+5reb+5ast, Y.Hayato 8+3reb+3ast
Hiroshima D.: K.Cockburn 19+11reb, C.Smith 13+8reb+2ast, K.Roberts 11+2reb+2ast, M.Keijiro 7+4reb, Y.Ryo 6+1reb+2ast, D.Evans 6+5reb+3ast

FE Nagoya - Ryukyu GK 73-61

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Golden Kings (22-13) against tenth ranked Fighting Eagles (14-21) on Sunday night. Visiting Golden Kings were defeated by Fighting Eagles in Nagoya 73-61. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Golden Kings. FE Nagoya made 22-of-23 charity shots (95.7 percent) during the game, while Ryukyu only scored two points from the stripe. The game was dominated by American players. Power forward Sean O'Mara (208-1995, college: Xavier) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Jamorko Pickett (206-1997, college: Georgetown) contributed with 19 points (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 27 points and power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) added 8 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Ryukyu. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. FE Nagoya maintains tenth place with 14-21 record. Ryukyu at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Gunma CT. FE Nagoya will play against Ibaraki R. (#12) in Mito in the next round. Ryukyu will play on the road against Kawasaki (#11) in Kanagawa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: P.Jamorko 19+2reb, O.Sean 14+12reb+5ast, F.Lopez 8+1reb+1ast, R.Yasuoka 7+3reb, T.Sasayama 7+3reb+3ast, T.Sugimoto 7+5reb+1ast
Ryukyu GK: V.Law 27+3reb+3ast, J.Cooley 8+8reb+1ast, A.Hayate 7+1reb+2ast, S.Ryo 6+2reb, A.Kirk 6+4reb+4ast, D.Dotson 4+4reb+2ast

Saga B. - Chiba Jets 76-95

There was no surprise in Saga where 6th ranked Ballooners (19-16) were crushed by third ranked Jets (26-9) 95-76 on Sunday. Chiba Jets outrebounded Saga B. 41-26 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Nassir Little (199-2000, college: UNC, agency: Pensack Sports) helped adding 19 points and 12 rebounds. Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-1990) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Atsuki Kishida (175-1997) scored 13 points. Five Chiba Jets and four Saga B. players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Chiba Jets keep a position of league leader, which they share with Hokkaido L. and Tochigi Brex. Loser Ballooners dropped to the fifth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Hiroshima D. and Shimane SM. Chiba Jets will meet at home Alvark Tokyo (#4) in the next round. Saga B. will play against Toyama G. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: H.DJ 25+11reb+4ast, L.Nassir 19+12reb+2ast, W.Yuta 13+2reb+3ast, T.Yuki 11+2reb+2ast, R.Kanechika 11+1reb+1ast, M.Quentin 6+4reb+3ast
Saga B.: K.Atsuki 13+4reb, R.Garcia 13+7reb+3ast, S.Taiki 12+1reb+3ast, A.Ryo 11+2reb+4ast, D.Dudzinski 8+6reb, T.Groves 6+3reb+1ast

Sendai 89ers - Chiba 94-81

No shocking result in a game in Sendai where sixth ranked 89ers (21-14) defeated 10th ranked Chiba (10-25) 94-81 on Sunday. Sendai 89ers shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Kazuma Okajima (171-2003, agency: Schafer Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 assists. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) helped adding 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Kei Sugimoto (184-1992) responded with 17 points and 6 assists and American center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sendai 89ers maintains sixth place with 21-14 record. Newly promoted Chiba keeps the tenth position with 25 games lost. Sendai 89ers will meet Koshigaya A. (#9) in the next round. Chiba will play against Kyoto H. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: O.Kazuma 25+5ast, C.Jarrett 17+5reb+6ast, B.Nathan 14+8reb+4ast, I.Soichiro 9+3reb+1ast, Y.Araya 9+5reb+1ast, S.Funyu 7+2ast
Chiba: S.Kei 17+4reb+6ast, D.Pardon 12+8reb+5ast, O.Yuta 8+4reb+2ast, L.Evans 8+4reb+3ast, K.Naoya 8, M.Shayok 8+2reb+3ast

Shiga L-Stars - San-en NP 76-73

There was a minor upset in Shiga where 8th ranked NeoPhoenix (16-19) was edged by eleventh ranked Lakestars (12-23) 76-73 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 8 rebounds. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. Lakestars' coach used entire bench in such tough game. American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Shiga L-Stars maintains eleventh place with 12-23 record. Loser NeoPhoenix keeps the eighth position with 19 games lost. Shiga L-Stars will meet higher ranked Shimane SM (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San-en NP will play against Yokohama BC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shiga L-Stars: K.Ryan 21+8reb+3ast, A.Zach 19+5reb+1ast, A.Yu 10+4reb+7ast, K.Tsuneta 8+1reb, W.Thomas 7+5reb+2ast, Y.Nishida 4+3reb
San-en NP: Y.Maten 21+12reb+2ast, T.Kazuma 11, D.Nwaba 11+7reb+2ast, O.Sota 8+3reb+3ast, N.Dai 6+2reb, C.Jackson 5+2reb+1ast

Tochigi Brex - Gunma CT 70-81

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Tochigi Brex (26-9) against fifth ranked Thunders (22-13) on Sunday night. Host Tochigi Brex was defeated by Thunders in Tochigi 81-70. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. International point guard Takuto Nakamura (184-2001, agency: Schafer Sports) helped adding 17 points, 7 assists and 7 steals. American power forward Gavin Edwards (206-1988, college: UConn, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gunma CT moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ryukyu. Defending champion Tochigi Brex still keeps top position with nine games lost. They share it with Chiba Jets and Hokkaido L.. Gunma CT will meet at home Osaka E. (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tochigi Brex will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: N.Takuto 17+7ast, B.Kerry 15+10reb+5ast, W.Terrance 14+5reb, K.Asano 10+3reb, T.Johannes 8+2reb+2ast, F.Koh 6+1reb+2ast
Tochigi Brex: G.Edwards 14+8reb, G.Jerrett 13+8reb, I.Seiji 12+2reb+4ast, F.Isaac 11+8reb+1ast, D.Newbill 8+7reb+3ast, M.Hiejima 7+1reb+3ast

Yokohama BC - Nagoya DD 80-70

There was a surprise result in Yokohama where eighth ranked B-Corsairs (13-22) beat second-ranked Dolphins (27-8) 80-70 on Sunday. Yokohama BC had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. American center Kaleb Tarczewski (212-1993, college: Arizona) helped adding 13 points and 11 rebounds. Five B-Corsairs players scored in double figures. American forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 22 points and the other American import power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Yokohama BC maintains eighth place with 13-22 record, which they share with Koshigaya A. Loser Dolphins keeps the second position with eight games lost. Yokohama BC will meet San-en NP (#8) in the next round. Nagoya DD will play against Sunrockers Sh. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: I.Damien 21+13reb+2ast, R.Kiefer 14+1reb+5ast, T.Kaleb 13+11reb, A.Seiya 11+2reb+3ast, C.Gary 10+9reb+4ast, K.Sudo 6+4reb+1ast
Nagoya DD: A.Henry 22+4reb+2ast, S.Takumi 12+2reb+5ast, S.Eatherton 12+10reb+1ast, K.Imamura 6+2reb+6ast, N.Taito 5+3reb+1ast, A.Williams 4+5reb+1ast