B1 League Round 42 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

B1 League round 42 most important game was a victory of Sea Horses M. over one of their biggest challengers Ryukyu 79-70 on Wednesday night. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for Golden Kings. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sea Horses M. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 29-13 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Hokkaido L. Ryukyu at the other side keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost. Sea Horses M. is looking forward to face Yokohama BC (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Ryukyu will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Hiroshima. Eighth ranked B-Corsairs (16-26) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Dragonflies (25-17) 88-85 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Dragonflies. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Gary Clark chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. B-Corsairs' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Yokohama BC maintains eighth position with 16-26 record, which they share with Koshigaya A. and Osaka E. Hiroshima D. at the other side keeps the fifth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Sendai 89ers. Yokohama BC will play against higher ranked Sea Horses M. (#3) in Kariya in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hiroshima D. will play on the road against Chiba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game was also surprising home defeat of 4th ranked Hokkaido L. in a game in Sapporo versus Sunrockers Sh. (#7) 90-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sapporo. Josh Hawkinson notched 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort. Even 24 points and 4 assists by Keisei Tominaga did not help to save the game for Sapporo. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sunrockers Sh. maintains seventh position with 18-24 record. Loser Sapporo dropped to the third place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Sea Horses M.. Sunrockers Sh. will meet Kyoto H. (#12) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Hokkaido L. will play against San-en NP (#6) in Hamamatsu and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 42: Chiba was beaten by Alvark Tokyo on the road 87-81. Kawasaki lost to Gunma CT on its own court 76-89. Akita NH was outscored by Chiba Jets in a road game 59-97. Nagoya DD managed to beat FE Nagoya at home 76-72. Toyama G. was defeated by Koshigaya A. on the opponent's court 92-85. Kyoto H. was beaten by Nagasaki in a home game 80-90. San-en NP won against Saga B. on the road 96-91. Shiga L-Stars unfortunately lost to Sendai 89ers on its own court 81-87. Osaka E. managed to beat Shimane SM in a road game 75-67. Tochigi Brex defeated Ibaraki R. at home 90-84.
The most impressive performance of 42th round was 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists by DJ Newbill of Tochigi Brex.



Alvark Tokyo - Chiba 87-81

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Alvark (30-12) beat 10th ranked Chiba (14-28) in Tokyo 87-81 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) notched 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and American Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) supported him with 18 points. Alvark's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) by American forward Trey Porter (210-1996, college: Nevada, agency: JCK Sports Group) did not help to save the game for Chiba. The former international guard Kotetsu Kurokawa (175-2001) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Chiba players scored in double figures. Alvark have an impressive five-game winning streak. Alvark Tokyo maintains second position with 30-12 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Chiba Jets. Newly promoted Chiba keeps the tenth place with 28 games lost. They share the position with Shiga L-Stars. Alvark Tokyo will meet Gunma CT (#5) on the road in the next round. Chiba will play against Hiroshima D. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: S.Sebastian 21+8reb+3ast, F.Marcus 18+3reb+1ast, O.Taiki 13+4reb+2ast, T.Kai 9+2reb+2ast, D.Brandon 7+5reb+2ast, S.Ando 7+3reb+3ast
Chiba: T.Porter 23+12reb+3ast, W.Leon 13+6reb, K.Kotetsu 12+6reb+10ast, S.Kei 11+2reb+3ast, L.Evans 9+2reb, D.Pardon 6+7reb+4ast

Kawasaki BT - Gunma CT 76-89

Very expected game when 12th ranked Brave Thunders (10-32) lost to fifth ranked Thunders (26-16) in Kanagawa 76-89 on Wednesday. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. German Johannes Thiemann (206-1994) notched 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Kawasaki. Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona) added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gunma CT maintains fifth position with 26-16 record. Loser Brave Thunders keeps the twelfth place with 32 games lost. They share the position with Toyama G.. Gunma CT will meet at home higher ranked Alvark Tokyo (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kawasaki will play against FE Nagoya (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: B.Kerry 17+5reb+3ast, K.Hosokawa 15+1reb+2ast, T.Johannes 14+8reb+4ast, M.Trey 12+4reb+2ast, E.AJ 9+3reb+3ast, F.Koh 8+2reb+8ast
Kawasaki BT: R.Allen 16+11reb+3ast, Y.Reoto 15+2reb+8ast, D.Ristic 13+11reb+3ast, T.Shota 13+1reb+1ast, I.Ryo 8+3reb+1ast, O.Taiga 6+1reb+3ast

Chiba Jets - Akita NH 97-59

Very predictable result when third ranked Jets (30-12) rolled over 13th ranked Happinets (7-35) in Chiba 97-59 on Wednesday. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Akita NH's players. American forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) notched 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) supported him with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Four Jets players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 9 rebounds by New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) did not help to save the game for Akita NH. point guard Tsubasa Kurihara (182-1997) added 10 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. Jets have a solid three-game winning streak. Chiba Jets moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo. Akita NH lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 35 games lost. Chiba Jets will meet Ibaraki R. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Akita NH will play against Sendai 89ers and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: L.Nassir 20+7reb+3ast, H.DJ 20+5reb+6ast, W.Yuta 16+12reb+3ast, M.Quentin 12+9reb+3ast, B.Garrison 9+3reb+3ast, R.Segawa 5+1reb+6ast
Akita NH: Y.Wetzell 20+9reb+2ast, K.Tsubasa 10+2reb+2ast, H.Naohide 8, T.Kanji 8+1reb+1ast, N.Takuya 5+6reb+2ast, S.Teru 4+3reb

Nagoya DD - FE Nagoya 76-72

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Fighting Eagles (15-27) lost to second ranked Dolphins (33-9) in Nagoya 72-76 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Nagoya DD looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized American Kyle Richardson (200-1991, college: Portland St.) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even 8 points and 15 rebounds by American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for FE Nagoya. His fellow American import Jamorko Pickett (206-1997, college: Georgetown) added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Dolphins have a solid three-game winning streak. Nagoya DD maintains second position with 33-9 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. FE Nagoya lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 27 games lost. Nagoya DD will meet Koshigaya A. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. FE Nagoya will play against Kawasaki and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: E.Scott 16+11reb, R.Kyle 14+8reb+2ast, H.Aaron 14+4reb+6ast, I.Keita 10+1ast, T.Saito 8+1reb+7ast, W.Alan 6+9reb
FE Nagoya: J.Pickett 15+10reb, Y.Ryuto 15+5reb+2ast, S.Tyrell 13+1reb, L.Francis 9+6reb+2ast, S.O'Mara 8+15reb+3ast, N.Namizato 6+3reb+7ast

Hiroshima D. - Yokohama BC 85-88

Important game to mention about took place in Hiroshima. Eighth ranked B-Corsairs (16-26) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Dragonflies (25-17) 88-85 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Dragonflies. Yokohama BC dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Dragonflies's 38. Yokohama BC players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Gary Clark (198-1994, college: Cincinnati) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. B-Corsairs' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Yokohama BC maintains eighth position with 16-26 record, which they share with Koshigaya A. and Osaka E. Hiroshima D. at the other side keeps the fifth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Sendai 89ers. Yokohama BC will play against higher ranked Sea Horses M. (#3) in Kariya in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hiroshima D. will play on the road against Chiba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: I.Damien 24+6reb+5ast, A.Seiya 15+4reb+3ast, C.Gary 13+5reb+6ast, K.Sudo 12+3reb+1ast, R.Kiefer 10+2ast, T.Kaleb 9+7reb+4ast
Hiroshima D.: C.Smith 22+5reb+2ast, D.Evans 17+8reb+5ast, K.Cockburn 16+9reb+2ast, N.Mayo 13+6reb+3ast, K.Roberts 7+2reb+2ast, T.Ryo 4+2reb+1ast

Hokkaido L. - Sunrockers Sh. 84-90

An interesting game was also surprising home defeat of 4th ranked Hokkaido L. in a game in Sapporo versus Sunrockers Sh. (#7) 90-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sapporo. SunRockers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. International forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) notched 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and American center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Even 24 points and 4 assists by international guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) did not help to save the game for Sapporo. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sunrockers Sh. maintains seventh position with 18-24 record. Loser Sapporo dropped to the third place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Sea Horses M.. Sunrockers Sh. will meet Kyoto H. (#12) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Hokkaido L. will play against San-en NP (#6) in Hamamatsu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: H.Josh 20+6reb+7ast, W.Thomas 16+7reb+3ast, D.Tanaka 14+4reb+4ast, G.Donte 10+7reb+2ast, L.Vendrame 10+2ast, J.Harper 9+2reb+3ast
Hokkaido L.: K.Tominaga 24+3reb+4ast, J.Okafor 15+8reb+3ast, R.Dwight 14+5reb+2ast, K.Jones 13+11reb+1ast, I.Shuto 7+1reb+3ast, K.Hiroto 6+1ast

Koshigaya A. - Toyama G. 92-85

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Alphas (16-26) defeated 13th ranked Grouses (10-32) in Tokyo 92-85 on Wednesday. Strangely Toyama G. outrebounded Koshigaya A. 39-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Kazakhstan-American point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 assists to lead the effort and Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Alphas players scored in double figures. Even 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by Syrian-American guard Trey Kell III (193-1996, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Toyama G.. French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) added 23 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Koshigaya A. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Osaka E. and Yokohama BC. Toyama G. lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 32 games lost. They share it with Kawasaki. Koshigaya A. will meet at home league's second-placed Nagoya DD in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Toyama G. will play against Osaka E. (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: S.Matsuyama 17+1reb+3ast, S.Kai 17+10reb+1ast, C.Anthony 15+4reb+12ast, T.Oba 12, Y.Ikeda 11+5reb, N.Jordan 7+1reb+2ast
Toyama G.: T.Kell III 25+9reb+5ast, Y.Morin 23+7reb+2ast, B.Motum 15+2reb+2ast, M.Aquino 9+3reb, N.Uto 4+4reb+3ast, N.Williams 4+6reb

Kyoto H. - Nagasaki 80-90

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Hannaryz (12-30) lost to first ranked Velca (34-8) in Kyoto 80-90 on Wednesday. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee (201-2000, college: Davidson) notched 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) supported him with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Kyoto H.. American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hannaryz's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Nagasaki maintains first position with 34-8 record. Loser Hannaryz dropped to the eleventh place with 30 games lost. They share the position with Ibaraki R.. Nagasaki will meet Ryukyu (#4) in the next round. Kyoto H. will play against Sunrockers Sh. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: L.Hyunjung 28+5reb+4ast, B.Jarrell 24+8reb+4ast, J.Stanley 18+4reb+3ast, Y.Hayato 10+1reb+2ast, B.Yudai 6+2reb+2ast, M.Akil 4+6reb+3ast
Kyoto H.: A.Caloiaro 19+10reb+6ast, O.Asato 14+1reb+7ast, T.Furukawa 13+1reb+1ast, M.Satoru 12+2reb+2ast, C.Jackson 9+8reb+5ast, J.Heath 6+4reb+2ast

Ryukyu GK - Sea Horses M. 70-79

B1 League round 42 most important game was a victory of Sea Horses M. over one of their biggest challengers Ryukyu 79-70 on Wednesday night. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) added 20 points and 4 assists in the effort for Golden Kings. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sea Horses M. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 29-13 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Hokkaido L. Ryukyu at the other side keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost. Sea Horses M. is looking forward to face Yokohama BC (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Ryukyu will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: L.Jake 22+6reb+3ast, G.Davante 16+4reb+2ast, Y.Nishida 13+4reb+3ast, K.Thomas 10+3reb+1ast, Y.Kubota 5+2reb+4ast, W.Aaron 3+6reb
Ryukyu GK: V.Law 20+2reb+4ast, J.Cooley 17+14reb+2ast, D.Dotson 11+2reb+3ast, K.Ryuichi 10+2reb+1ast, A.Kirk 6+5reb, S.Ryo 3+1ast

Saga B. - San-en NP 91-96

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked NeoPhoenix (23-19) beat 8th ranked Ballooners (21-21) in Saga 96-91 on Wednesday. San-en NP looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) supported him with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Nwaba is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. NeoPhoenix's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 25 points and 9 rebounds by American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) did not help to save the game for Saga B.. point guard Taiki Sumida (182-1999) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. NeoPhoenix have an impressive seven-game winning streak. San-en NP maintains sixth position with 23-19 record. Saga B. lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Shimane SM. San-en NP will meet at home higher ranked Hokkaido L. (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Saga B. will play against Shimane SM and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: M.Yante 28+17reb+3ast, N.David 25+10reb+1ast, S.Oura 16+2reb+4ast, J.Cameron 12+3reb, S.Ryusei 3+7ast, K.Tsuya 3+1ast
Saga B.: T.Groves 25+9reb, S.Taiki 18+5reb+9ast, D.Dudzinski 17+6reb+2ast, A.Ryo 11+2reb+4ast, K.Atsuki 9+4reb+2ast, U.Sori 8+4reb+4ast

Shiga L-Stars - Sendai 89ers 81-87

Very expected game when 11th ranked Lakestars (14-28) lost to sixth ranked 89ers (25-17) in Shiga 81-87 on Wednesday. Sendai 89ers made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Sendai 89ers outrebounded Shiga L-Stars 47-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sendai 89ers made 7 blocks. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) notched 32 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Lebanese guard Sergio El Darwich (194-1996, college: Maine) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Shiga L-Stars. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Shiga L-Stars players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sendai 89ers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hiroshima D. Loser Lakestars dropped to the tenth position with 28 games lost. They share it with Chiba. Sendai 89ers will meet at home Akita NH (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shiga L-Stars will play against the league's leader Tochigi Brex and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: C.Jarrett 32+5reb+2ast, E.Sergio 14+7reb+6ast, B.Nathan 13+8reb+5ast, T.Boubacar 9+13reb+1ast, S.Funyu 7+4reb+2ast, Y.Sugiura 5+1reb
Shiga L-Stars: R.Kriener 20+8reb+2ast, Z.Auguste 16+10reb+2ast, T.Wimbush 13+3reb+1ast, I.Junpei 13+2reb+2ast, Y.AC 9+3reb+3ast, O.Taiki 5+4reb+1ast

Shimane SM - Osaka E. 67-75

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Evessa (16-26) won against 7th ranked Magic (21-21) in Shimane 75-67 on Wednesday. Osaka E. forced 21 Shimane SM turnovers. American Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) supported him with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Shimane SM. Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) added 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Osaka E. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Koshigaya A. and Yokohama BC. Loser Magic keeps the seventh position with 21 games lost. They share it with Saga B.. Osaka E. will meet at home Toyama G. (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Shimane SM will play against Saga B. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: L.Ryan 20+10reb+3ast, B.Matt 19+11reb+3ast, H.Maki 7+1reb, T.Joji 6, K.Takahashi 6+3reb+2ast, S.Sakamoto 6+2reb+2ast
Shimane SM: J.McAdoo 17+14reb+4ast, N.Taichi 14+1reb+1ast, N.Kay 10+13reb+4ast, C.Clarke 9+2reb+3ast, N.Yuto 5+2reb+2ast, A.Shota 5+1reb+2ast

Tochigi Brex - Ibaraki R. 90-84

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Robots (12-30) lost on the road to first ranked Tochigi Brex (32-10) 90-84 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Tochigi Brex looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) notched 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and the other American import center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) supported him with 23 points. Four Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by American Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) did not help to save the game for Ibaraki R.. German Tim Schneider (208-1997) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tochigi Brex have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 32-10 record. Ibaraki R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 30 games lost. They share the position with Kyoto H.. Tochigi Brex will meet Shiga L-Stars (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ibaraki R. will play against the league's second-placed Chiba Jets and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: J.Grant 23+3reb+2ast, N.DJ 17+9reb+8ast, Y.Endo 16+1reb+3ast, E.Gavin 12+6reb, S.Takashima 7+2reb, A.Ogawa 4+4ast
Ibaraki R.: E.Jacobsen 20+11reb+1ast, N.Kohei 14+1reb+3ast, J.Ruu 11+1ast, T.Schneider 11+6reb+4ast, H.Noboru 7+2reb+8ast, R.Franks 5+4reb+5ast