Round 4 (Regular Season): KW Titans hand first loss to Newfoundland R.

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of BSL and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Rogues (4-1) in St. John's on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Titans (5-4) 121-108. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rogues. KW Titans looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Newfoundland R. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jaylon Tate (190-1995, college: Illinois, agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Power forward Anthony Lee Jr (206-1991, college: Ohio St., agency: BIG) contributed with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists for Newfoundland R.KW Titans moved-up to second place, which they share with Sudbury F. Newfoundland R. at the other side keeps the fourth position with one game lost. KW Titans is looking forward to face Windsor Exp. (#5) at home in the next round. Newfoundland R. will play against the league's second-placed Sudbury F. in Sudbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Five (5-4) against fifth ranked Windsor Express (3-2) on Friday night. Visiting Five was defeated by Windsor Express in a tough game in Windsor 106-113. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of Paul Harrison (206-1989, college: NGU) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 5 assists and Chris Jones who added 23 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard AJ Mosby Jr (190-1996, college: Alcorn St., agency: BIG) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Five's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Windsor Exp. maintains fifth position with 3-2 record. Sudbury F. at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with KW Titans. Windsor Exp. will play against higher ranked KW Titans (#3) in Kitchener in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sudbury F. will play at home against Newfoundland R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
BSL top team - London Lightning (8-3) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat fifth ranked Windsor Express (3-2) 115-107. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Windsor Express. The winners were led by Billy White who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. London Lightning's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 32 points and 9 rebounds by Tyler Groce did not help to save the game for Windsor Exp.. London Lightning have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-3 record. Loser Windsor Express keeps the fifth place with two games lost. London will meet at home Montreal T. (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Windsor Exp. will play against KW Titans in Kitchener and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 4 winless Tri-State A. was smashed by Montreal T. on the road 116-87.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 28 points and 11 rebounds by Austin Mofunanya of Tri-State A..



London L. - Windsor Exp. 115-107

BSL top team - London Lightning (8-3) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat fifth ranked Windsor Express (3-2) 115-107. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Windsor Express. London dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Windsor Express's 40 and made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. London outrebounded Windsor Exp. 54-36 including a 43-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. London looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American Billy White (203-1989, college: SDSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Jermaine Haley Jr (201-1997, college: WVU) supported him with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. London Lightning's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 32 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Tyler Groce (203, college: Butler, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Windsor Exp.. Point guard Latin Davis (183-1997, college: WSU) added 23 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Four London and five Windsor Exp. players scored in double figures. London Lightning have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-3 record. Loser Windsor Express keeps the fifth place with two games lost. London will meet at home Montreal T. (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Windsor Exp. will play against KW Titans in Kitchener and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
London L.: B.White 29+10reb+6ast, J.Haley Jr. 24+5reb+5ast, J.Mordi 22+5reb+6ast, S.Millinghaus 15+13reb, M.Nuga 9+3reb+2ast, F.McSwain Jr. 6+12reb+2ast
Windsor Exp.: T.Groce 32+9reb+1ast, L.Davis 23+6reb+2ast, C.Jones 19+5reb+5ast, P.Harrison 16+5reb+2ast, J.Jackson 13+5reb+1ast, T.Hankerson 4+3reb+3ast

Newfoundland R. - KW Titans 108-121

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Rogues (4-1) in St. John's on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Titans (5-4) 121-108. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rogues. KW Titans looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Newfoundland R. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jaylon Tate (190-1995, college: Illinois, agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Power forward Anthony Lee Jr (206-1991, college: Ohio St., agency: BIG) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists and swingman Marquis Collins (203, college: UMSL) added 25 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Newfoundland R.Five KW Titans and four Newfoundland R. players scored in double figures. KW Titans moved-up to second place, which they share with Sudbury F. Newfoundland R. at the other side keeps the fourth position with one game lost. KW Titans is looking forward to face Windsor Exp. (#5) at home in the next round. Newfoundland R. will play against the league's second-placed Sudbury F. in Sudbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KW Titans: D.Barnes 24+3reb+2ast, C.Hollis 23+3reb+1ast, J.Tate 20+2reb+8ast, A.Lee Jr. 16+12reb+2ast, J.Lightfoot 14+6reb+2ast, D.Jones 6+4reb+1ast
Newfoundland R.: M.Collins 25+5reb+2ast, A.Chaney 24+4reb+10ast, W.Brown 17+4reb, A.Ottley 11+1reb+1ast, O.Harris 10+2reb+3ast, S.Cowart 9+2reb+5ast

Windsor Exp. - Sudbury F. 113-106

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Five (5-4) against fifth ranked Windsor Express (3-2) on Friday night. Visiting Five was defeated by Windsor Express in a tough game in Windsor 106-113. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of Paul Harrison (206-1989, college: NGU) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 5 assists and point guard Chris Jones (182-1991, college: Louisville, agency: Haylett Sports) who added 23 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard AJ Mosby Jr (190-1996, college: Alcorn St., agency: BIG) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Landon Kirkwood (196, college: Barry, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. Four Sudbury F. players scored in double figures. Five's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Windsor Exp. maintains fifth position with 3-2 record. Sudbury F. at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with KW Titans. Windsor Exp. will play against higher ranked KW Titans (#3) in Kitchener in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sudbury F. will play at home against Newfoundland R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Windsor Exp.: P.Harrison 30+2reb+5ast, J.Jackson 24+3reb, C.Jones 23+4reb+6ast, T.Hankerson 9+3reb+2ast, L.Davis 8+3reb+4ast, S.Muldrow 8+10reb+3ast
Sudbury F.: L.Kirkwood 26+5reb+1ast, C.John 23+3reb+3ast, A.Mosby Jr. 19+5reb+8ast, J.Hayes 15+3reb+2ast, L.Adams 9+6reb+2ast, E.Harris 4+9reb

Montreal T. - Tri-State A. 116-87

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Toundra (3-6) crushed bottom-ranked Admirals (0-2) in Montreal 116-87 on Friday. Montreal T. outrebounded Tri-State A. 57-42 including a 45-33 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montreal T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by American center Corey Boyd (206-1998, agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Marcus Ottey (188-1997, college: UIC) supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Boyd is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Toundra players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds by Nigerian-American center Austin Mofunanya (198-1994, college: Pace) did not help to save the game for Tri-State A.. Forward Mark Blair (193, college: Dean) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Montreal T. maintains sixth position with 3-6 record. Loser Admirals still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Montreal T. will meet league's leader London on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tri-State A. will play against the league's leader London (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Montreal T.: M.Ottey 20+3reb+4ast, B.Corey 18+12reb+1ast, A.Mason 16+1reb+4ast, J.Tisdale 13+3reb+4ast, A.Davis 11+4reb+4ast, M.Diawara 10+7reb+4ast
Tri-State A.: A.Mofunanya 28+11reb+2ast, M.Blair 10+6reb+1ast, D.Celestin 9+3reb+1ast, M.Chris 9+2reb+2ast, X.Zhang 8+1reb+1ast, Z.Kevin 7+3reb+3ast