East Coast Basketball League (2022)
GamesSchedule
Jun.25:Hartford 130-110 Petersb.
Jun.18:Hartford 125-114 Hub City
Jun.18:Petersb. 134-124 Carolina
Jun.11:Hartford 131-104 Philly R.
Jun.11:Hickory 115-123Petersb.
Jun.11:Carolina 110-103 Carolina
Jun.11:Hub City 118-102 W.Mass Z.
Jun.5:NOVA Bu. 112-168Hub City
Jun.4:N.Carol.. 123-132Rowan Cou.
Jun.4:Fayettevi. 102-100 Winston-S.
Jun.4:Coastal 107-123Carolina
Jun.4:Carolina 124-120 Florence
Jun.4:Red Rose 124-125Philly R.
May 28:Philly R. 135-124 NOVA Bu.
May 22:Hartford 107-102 NOVA Bu.
May 22:Coastal 108-104 Garden CM
May 22:PT Play. 120-113 Gastonia
May 22:Carolina 109-127Charlotte
May 22:Florence 116-121Carolina
May 22:Carolina 109-127Hickory
May 22:N.Carol.. 119-103 Fayettevi.
May 21:Bishopvi. 121-125Kannapo.
May 21:W.Mass Z. 98-110NOVA Bu.
May 21:Gastonia 110-121Garden CM
May 21:Carolina 140-127 Coastal
May 21:Charlotte 130-136PT Play.
May 21:Philly R. 127-114 Red Rose
May 21:Petersb. 108-109Hickory
May 21:Fayettevi. 115-107 N.Carol..
May 21:Winston-S. 180-142 Carolina
May 21:Hartford 105-110Hub City
May 15:Lehigh Va. 107-136Philly R.
May 15:Carolina 121-118 Carolina
May 15:Rowan Cou. 126-128N.Carol..
May 15:Gastonia 107-127SC Upst.
May 15:Bishopvi. 89-162Charlotte
May 15:Fayettevi. 116-103 Winston-S.
May 14:Hickory 142-149Carolina
May 14:Carolina 100-95 Garden CM
May 14:Carolina 125-128Bishopvi.
May 14:Florence 119-125Coastal
May 14:Kannapo. 137-158PT Play.
May 14:Petersb. 129-120 Rowan Cou.
May 14:W.Mass Z. 113-103 Philly R.
May 7:Gastonia 134-118 Kannapo.
May 7:Rowan Cou. 122-112 Winston-S.
May 7:SC Upst. 93-127Coastal
May 7:Carolina 127-141PT Play.
May 7:W.Mass Z. 119-113 Red Rose
May 7:N.Carol.. 147-118 N.Carol..
May 7:Petersb. 114-105 Fayettevi.
May 1:NOVA Bu. 111-138W.Mass Z.
May 1:Hub City 107-124Hartford
May 1:Carolina 126-107 SC Upst.
May 1:PT Play. 114-133Charlotte
May 1:Philly R. 116-94 Lehigh Va.
Apr.30:Charlotte 113-111 Kannapo.
Apr.30:SC Upst. 115-127Garden CM
Apr.30:N.Carol.. 158-141 Winston-S.
Apr.30:Gastonia 115-150Carolina
Apr.30:NOVA Bu. 97-137Hartford
Apr.30:Lehigh Va. 119-124Red Rose
Apr.30:Fayettevi. 124-121 Hickory
Apr.30:Hub City 118-130W.Mass Z.
Apr.24:N.Carol.. 148-150N.Carol..
Apr.24:Red Rose 105-117NOVA Bu.
Apr.24:Carolina 118-156Carolina
Apr.24:Bishopvi. 97-126Gastonia
Apr.24:SC Upst. 107-129Charlotte
Apr.24:Garden CM 103-159Florence
Apr.23:Gastonia 117-131Carolina
Apr.23:Petersb. 108-106 Winston-S.
Apr.23:Charlotte 117-114 Coastal
Apr.23:N.Carol.. 141-113 Rowan Cou.
Apr.23:N.Carol.. 144-151Hickory
Apr.23:Hub City 125-111 Philly R.
Apr.23:Fayettevi. 152-142 Carolina
Apr.23:NOVA Bu. 105-110Lehigh Va.
Apr.16:N.Carol.. 105-119Petersb.
Apr.16:SC Upst. 154-113 Kannapo.
Apr.16:Garden CM 123-160Carolina
Apr.16:Coastal 123-107 Bishopvi.
Apr.16:Gastonia 117-128PT Play.
Apr.16:Hickory 129-132N.Carol..
Apr.16:Rowan Cou. 117-112 Fayettevi.
Apr.16:W.Mass Z. 139-132 Lehigh Va.
Apr.10:Gastonia 109-130Charlotte
Apr.10:NOVA Bu. 100-106Philly R.
Apr.10:Winston-S. 119-153Hickory
Apr.10:Hub City 103-114Red Rose
Apr.9:Rowan Cou. 114-129Petersb.
Apr.9:Lehigh Va. 122-129NOVA Bu.
Apr.9:PT Play. 166-131 Garden CM
Apr.9:Charlotte 108-105 Carolina
Apr.9:Carolina 131-120 Coastal
Apr.9:Philly R. 118-96 Hartford
Apr.9:Bishopvi. 91-90 SC Upst.
Apr.9:N.Carol.. 128-119 Carolina
Apr.9:Kannapo. 20-0 Florence
Apr.9:Hickory 114-106 Fayettevi.
Apr.9:Red Rose 130-119 Hub City
Apr.3:Red Rose 89-112W.Mass Z.
Apr.3:Winston-S. 99-94 N.Carol..
Apr.3:Carolina 150-141 Florence
Apr.3:Charlotte 75-77Gastonia
Apr.3:Carolina 145-148Rowan Cou.
Apr.2:PT Play. 121-119 Carolina
Apr.2:Hickory 117-123Petersb.
Apr.2:Fayettevi. 129-133N.Carol..
Apr.2:Kannapo. 100-138Carolina
Apr.2:Garden CM 109-112Bishopvi.
Apr.2:Red Rose 85-122Hartford
Apr.2:Coastal 102-155Florence
Apr.2:Hub City 140-125 Lehigh Va.
Mar.27:Coastal 135-131 Carolina
Mar.27:SC Upst. 116-129Gastonia
Mar.27:Kannapo. 114-136Charlotte
Mar.27:Philly R. 113-116Hub City
Mar.26:Carolina 123-144N.Carol..
Mar.26:N.Carol.. 101-103Petersb.
Mar.26:Garden CM 114-124Coastal
Mar.26:SC Upst. 131-134PT Play.
Mar.26:Hickory 129-117 Rowan Cou.
Mar.26:NOVA Bu. 110-131Red Rose
Mar.26:Hartford 119-117 Lehigh Va.
Mar.20:Florence 97-117Charlotte
Mar.20:Hub City 111-100 NOVA Bu.
Mar.20:Fayettevi. 127-128Rowan Cou.
Mar.20:Petersb. 120-107 Carolina
Mar.20:Garden CM 109-123Carolina
Mar.19:Petersb. 105-93 N.Carol..
Mar.19:Coastal 135-94 Carolina
Mar.19:PT Play. 158-110 Kannapo.
Mar.19:Carolina 154-133 Bishopvi.
Mar.19:Gastonia 85-119Florence
Mar.19:W.Mass Z. 99-109Hartford
Mar.19:Winston-S. 124-116 Hickory
Mar.19:Red Rose 98-118Philly R.
Mar.19:Rowan Cou. 118-146N.Carol..
Mar.19:Lehigh Va. 104-108Hub City
Mar.13:Winston-S. 113-129N.Carol..
Mar.13:Coastal 130-135Gastonia
Mar.13:Garden CM 123-136Charlotte
Mar.13:Carolina 130-122 Florence
Mar.13:PT Play. 143-123 SC Upst.
Mar.13:NOVA Bu. 92-103Hub City
Mar.13:N.Carol.. 101-107Fayettevi.
Mar.12:Garden CM 136-100 Kannapo.
Mar.12:Carolina 92-132Petersb.
Mar.12:Coastal 134-169PT Play.
Mar.12:N.Carol.. 157-141 Rowan Cou.
Mar.12:N.Carol.. 126-123 Hickory
Mar.12:Hartford 137-106 Philly R.
Mar.12:Fayettevi. 85-128Florence
Mar.12:Lehigh Va. 97-159W.Mass Z.
Mar.6:Carolina 112-108 Garden CM
Mar.6:Hickory 104-126N.Carol..
Mar.6:Charlotte 110-114SC Upst.
Mar.6:Petersb. 124-111 N.Carol..
Mar.6:Winston-S. 137-144Rowan Cou.
Mar.5:Fayettevi. 84-100Petersb.
Mar.5:Florence 115-105 Garden CM
Mar.5:Kannapo. 99-118Coastal
Mar.5:Bishopvi. 110-153PT Play.
Mar.5:Winston-S. 114-99 N.Carol..
Mar.5:N.Carol.. 149-113 Carolina
Mar.5:Red Rose 120-102 Lehigh Va.
Mar.5:Philly R. 105-116W.Mass Z.
Feb.27:SC Upst. 118-122Florence
Feb.27:Kannapo. 115-163Gastonia
Feb.27:Carolina 110-132Fayettevi.
Feb.27:Rowan Cou. 117-145Hickory
Feb.26:Winston-S. 81-109Petersb.
Feb.26:Philly R. 114-110 Coastal
Feb.26:Hartford 104-107Red Rose
Feb.26:Charlotte 131-133Hickory
Feb.20:Carol.Sho. 72-116Florence
Feb.20:Winston-S. 112-132Fayettevi.
Feb.19:N.Carol.. 132-127 Charlotte
Feb.19:Lehigh Va. 96-159Hartford
Feb.19:Kannapo. 86-133SC Upst.
Feb.19:Rowan Cou. 142-137 Carolina
Feb.13:Carolina 100-98 SC Upst.
Feb.12:Winston-S. 107-100 Carolina
ECBL Standings
Mid-Atlantic
2
9-3
3
8-5
MS North-East
MS North-West
SO South-East
5
3-11
SO South-West
1
12-1
Travel Teams
Hartford Shockers win 2022 Super Cup with 130-110 win over Petersburg Cavaliers in Champion vs Champion Matchup (Photo: ECBL)
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USBasket.com All-ECBL South Awards 2022 - Jul 8, 2022

Finals MVP: USA Walter Williams (6'5''-F-1997) of Petersburg C.
Player of the Year: USA Sean Barnette (6'6''-F-1986) of PT Players
Guard of the Year: USA Avery Patterson (6'3''-SG-1996) of Rowan County B.
Forward of the Year: USA Sean Barnette (6'6''-F-1986) of PT Players
Center of the Year: USA Donald Rutherford (6'8''-F-1987) of Rowan County B.
Rookie of the Year: USA Cornellius Reynolds (6'6''-G/F) of Carolina C.
Defensive Player of the Year: USA Odell Turner (6'2''-G-1991) of PT Players
Sixth Man of Year: USA Tavon Mealy (6'3''-F-1995) of Petersburg C.
Coach of the Year: Kyle Dixon of Petersburg C.

USBasket.com All-ECBL South 1st Team 2022
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Patterson
Patterson
Reynolds
Reynolds
Barnette
Barnette
Rutherford
Rutherford

First Team

USA Chris Moore (6'2''-G-1986) of Music City K.
USA Avery Patterson (6'3''-SG-1996) of Rowan County B.
USA Cornellius Reynolds (6'6''-G/F) of Carolina C.
USA Sean Barnette (6'6''-F-1986) of PT Players
USA Donald Rutherford (6'8''-F-1987) of Rowan County B.

Second Team

USA Walter Williams (6'5''-F-1997) of Petersburg C.
USA Isiah Cureton (6'4''-F) of Hickory H.
USA Elijah Moore (6'8''-F-1995) of Petersburg C.
USA Odell Turner (6'2''-G-1991) of PT Players
USA D.J. Mason (6'6''-F-1994) of Carolina T.

Third Team

USA Mike Chambers (6'2''-G) of Winston-Salem W.
USA Titus Gary III (5'10''-PG) of Carolina T.
USA Joseph Battle (6'3''-G-1998) of SC Upstate R.
USA Marquise Riley (6'7''-F) of Kannapolis L.
USA Tavon Mealy (6'3''-F-1995) of Petersburg C.

Honorable Mention
USA Timothy Haggie (6'2''-PG-1993) of Winston-Salem W.
USA Marion Williams (6'0''-PG) of St.Thomas, TX
USA Deon Berrien (6'6''-F) of UNCP
USA Chris Wray (6'9''-F-1994) of PT Players
USA Leroy Williams II (6'6''-F-1988) of Florence W.
USA David Tripp (6'5''-F) of Charlotte T.
USA Steven Williams (6'2''-G-1990) of Fayetteville P.
USA Kenny Lemon (6'7''-SF) of Gastonia S.
USA Junior Robinson of Charlotte T.
USA Teus Anderson (6'6''-SF-1998) of Coastal EP
USA Dyron Jones (6'1''-G-1994) of N.Carolina Ca.
USA Frankie Johnson (5'8''-PG) of Florence W.

All-Defensive Team

USA Odell Turner (6'2''-G-1991) of PT Players
USA Isiah Cureton (6'4''-F) of Hickory H.
USA Daniel Quarles (6'9''-F/C) of Carolina T.
USA Chris Wray (6'9''-F-1994) of PT Players
USA Walter Williams (6'5''-F-1997) of Petersburg C.

All-Rookie Team

USA Cornellius Reynolds (6'6''-G/F) of Carolina C.
USA Marquise Riley (6'7''-F) of Kannapolis L.
USA Deon Berrien (6'6''-F) of UNCP
USA Darius Knox of Carolina T.
USA Junior Robinson of Charlotte T.
USBasket.com All-ECBL Mid-Atlantic Awards 2022 - Jul 8, 2022

Super Cup MVP: USA Tylon Smith (6'2''-G-1992) of Hartford S.
Finals MVP: Zimbabwe Saul Phiri (6'4''-G) of Hartford S.
Player of the Year: USA Tylon Smith (6'2''-G-1992) of Hartford S.
Guard of the Year: USA Tylon Smith (6'2''-G-1992) of Hartford S.
Forward of the Year: USA Kuran Iverson (6'9''-PF-1995) of Ball Hogs
Center of the Year: USA Leroy Butts IV (6'8''-F-1995) of NOVA Bulls
Rookie of the Year: USA Kuran Iverson (6'9''-PF-1995) of Ball Hogs
Defensive Player of the Year: USA Daniel Alexander (6'9''-F-1991) of Hub City H.
Sixth Man of Year: USA Isaiah Wilmore (6'4''-F) of Red Rose T.
Coach of the Year: Donovin Ford-Hayes of Hartford S.

USBasket.com All-ECBL Mid-Atlantic 1st Team 2022
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Shannon
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Phiri
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Iverson
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First Team

USA Tylon Smith (6'2''-G-1992) of Hartford S.
USA Shaq Shannon (6'1''-G) of Philly R.
Zimbabwe Saul Phiri (6'4''-G) of Hartford S.
USA Kuran Iverson (6'9''-PF-1995) of Ball Hogs
USA Leroy Butts IV (6'8''-F-1995) of NOVA Bulls

Second Team

USA Daniel Alexander (6'9''-F-1991) of Hub City H.
USA Willie McDowell (6'0''-PG-1994) of Hub City H.
USA Kevin Rouhlac of Lehigh Valley
Canada Devin Bennett (6'3''-F) of Lehigh Valley
USA Ben Mingledough (6'4''-G/F) of Philly R.

Third Team

USA Jason Hutzler (6'4''-PG-1993) of Red Rose T.
USA Christo Majok (6'7''-G) of Red Rose T.
USA Terell Walker of NOVA Bulls
USA Shafeek Taylor (6'4''-G) of Philly R.
USA Noah Baylor (6'6''-C) of Hub City H.

Honorable Mention

USA Chaise Daniels (6'8''-C-1995) of Hartford S.
USA Tyreek Riddick (6'2''-G) of Z*Camden M.
USA Mike Henderson (6'3''-F-1996) of Hub City H.
USA Isaiah Wilmore (6'4''-F) of Red Rose T.
USA Khalil White of PS Scranton

All-Defensive Team

USA Daniel Alexander (6'9''-F-1991) of Hub City H.
USA Kevin Roulhac (6'7''-F-1986) of Jacksonville G.
USA Leroy Butts IV (6'8''-F-1995) of NOVA Bulls
USA Christo Majok (6'7''-G) of Red Rose T.
Zimbabwe Saul Phiri (6'4''-G) of Hartford S.
USA Jason Hutzler (6'4''-PG-1993) of Red Rose T.

All-Rookie Team

USA Daniel Alexander (6'9''-F-1991) of Hub City H.
USA Leroy Butts IV (6'8''-F-1995) of NOVA Bulls
USA Kuran Iverson (6'9''-PF-1995) of Ball Hogs
Canada Devin Bennett (6'3''-F) of Lehigh Valley
USA Ben Mingledough (6'4''-G/F) of Philly R.


Hartford Shockers win 2022 Super Cup with 130-110 win over Petersburg Cavaliers in Champion vs Champion Matchup - Jun 27, 2022

Tylon Smith (6'2''-G-1992, college: S.Connecticut, agency: Interperformances) Jr. was named player-of-the-game in over half of the Hartford Shockers 15 games this season, and on Saturday, the Manchester native and former Southern Connecticut State University star came through with the season on the line. 'We lean on him heavily to take us where we need to be,' team owner and head coach Donovin Ford-Hayes said of Smith after his team pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 130-110 win over the Petersburg (Virginia) Cavaliers Saturday afternoon to win the ECBL Super Cup Championship. Smith, who is a math teacher at Illing Middle School in Manchester, was once again selected as the player-of-the-game after scoring a game-high 34 points with seven assists and six rebounds. Tarchee Brown (6'3''-G-1996, college: ECSU) and Samuel Durodola (6'4''-F, college: Becker) added 25 points each while Chaise Daniels (6'8''-C-1995, college: Quinnipiac) (19) and Saul Phiri (6'4''-G, college: La Salle) (15) gave the Shockers five players in double digits. 'This is a special team,' Smith said. 'I've said it all year that this is probably the most talented and deepest rosters I've ever been a part of. It was a long journey but we stayed together and never lost sight of the goal.' The game featured at least a dozen lead changes and was tied at 55 at the half, and at 89 going into the fourth quarter. Once the Shockers took the lead for good midway through the fourth quarter, the defense - particularly Duradola and Phiri (10 rebounds apiece) along with Devin Marsh (6'7''-F, college: Pratt CC) and Scottie Dulaire - held off a very tough Petersburg team that had only lost one game during the season. Ford-Hayes acknowledged his team's first half defensive breakdowns and talked them through in the locker room at halftime. 'We knew we had to flip that gear a little bit, especially defensively,' he said. Ford-Hayes said that he is appreciative of the guys who are on the team. 'This is a different atmosphere,' he said. 'A lot of guys aren't used to it. It takes a lot to be part of a team like this. It's very demanding at times. I truly appreciate the guys on this team and I'm thankful to have them.' As for defending the Super Cup next season, Ford-Hayes understands that the Shockers will be the team to beat. 'We had a bullseye on our back from the beginning regardless of what anybody wants to say,' said Ford-Hayes.. 'People were out for us from the beginning and it's going to stay that way. We aren't going anywhere and will continue to put that product out there and continue to win.' 'I'm happy for the organization, my teammates, the fans but most importantly, the city of Manchester,' Smith added. 'We did this one together and that's what makes it special'
Courtesy of: eastcoastbasketballleague.org

Shockers hold off Hogs 125-114, win first Mid-Atlantic Championship - Jun 21, 2022

Saul Phiri (6'4''-G, college: La Salle) scored 34 points and Chaise Daniels (6'8''-C-1995, college: Quinnipiac) added 24 as the Hartford Shockers defeat the Hub City Hogs 125-114 Saturday night to win the teams 1st ECBL Mid-Atlantic League Championship. Tylon Smith (6'2''-G-1992, college: S.Connecticut, agency: Interperformances) Jr. last years league and Finals MVP added 22 points and 7 assists for Hartford and now has won back to back Mid-Atlantic Championships having won the championship last season with the Western Mass Zombies. Hub City Hogs All-Star guard Willie McDowell (6'0''-PG-1994, college: Wilson) had a game high 37 points and was the motor for his team throughout the game and big man Connor Zinaich (6'7''-F-1997, college: Nova SE) also added 28 points for the visitors who finished the season at 9-6. The Shockers in their first year being in Connecticut had a complete turnaround this season after completely rebranding their franchise and relocating to a different state. Last season the Shockers finished in last place and failed to qualify for the the playoffs and this season finished as the Leagues Top Seed winning the Regular Season and Tournament Championships. This coming Saturday in Manchester the Shockers will host the ECBL Super Cup against the ECBL South Champions Petersburg Cavaliers who come into the game with a 16-1 record.
Courtesy of: ECBL

Cavaliers Bring Championship Home to Petersburg - Jun 20, 2022

The Carolina Crusaders travelled to the Burg to face the leagues number one team. The Petersburg Cavaliers. The game decided the East Coast Basketball League Champion for 2022. The fifth seed and Southern Conference Champion Crusaders had proven to be a giant killer of sorts taking out the league's pre-season favorite and ECBL perennial powerhouse PrimeTime Players in the early rounds of the playoffs. Carolina pulled offanother upset in the final four coming back from a double-digitdeficit to knock off the South-East Division number one seed Carolina Thunder. Saturday, they had their eyes set on another upset. For the Cavaliers the rode to the championship game had challenges of its own. Being the leagues only remaining undefeated team late in the season, the Cavs saw every team regardless of their record battling to beat the undefeated. It wasn't until the Cavs faced the Hoyas for the last time in the regular season, they would taste defeat. The Hoyas eked out a one-point victory on their home court. And it would be the Hoys the Cavs would have to face again on the rode in the semi-finals to secure their berth into the championship game. And while the game was back-and-forth through three quarters, the Cavs pulled away from the Hoyas earning their ticket to the big show. The Crusaders were coming into the game representing the faced-paced high scoring Southern Conference, a conference noted for offense, not defense. The Cavaliers had demonstrated some of the most solid and aggressive defense in the league. That defense was expected to overwhelm the Crusaders, while the Cavaliers were expected to struggle against the long-range shooting of the Crusaders. But both teams proved that they were ready for the challenge. Although the Cavaliers applied pressure to the ball almost immediately in the game, the Crusaders broke down the press and nailing twelve of their 18 three-pointers in the first half. Rob Whitfield drained five three-pointers finishing with seven on the evening while game scoring leader nailed four of his six three-pointers in the first half on his was to a game high 35 points. Even with pinpoint shooting the Cavaliers were able to secure a three-point lead at the end of the first and stretch that out to ten by the half leading the Crusaders 74-64 at the end of the second. Midway through the second the Crusaders had built a four-pointlead until the Cavs reapplied a full-court pressure defense resulting in a 12-0 run and a crucial swing in momentum. With five seconds left in the half the Cavs pushed the lead out to ten with Elijiah Moore drained a three from the corner drawing a foul and sinking the foul shot capping of the four-point play. Championships are often won or lost on the line. But on Saturday, neither team was giving ground. The Cavaliers finished 89% from the line going 23 of 26 and 8 of 9 in the second half. The Crusaders were just as accurate shooting 86% finishing 12 of 14 from the line. The Crusaders opened the third with a 7-0 run pulling the game within three. The game continued to be tight with 3:20 to go in the third with the Crusaders within four points of the Cavs, the closest they would get to boys from the Burg before the end of the game. That's when the Cavaliers orchestrated another run pushing the lead back out to 10 points with just two minutes left in the quarter. By the 6:07 mark of the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers had extended the lead to 121-107. The Crusaders began to rally as the Cavaliers struggled from the floor and with turnovers. In an effort to keep the pressure on, Coach Dixon again applied full-court pressure with four minutes left in the match-up forcing the Crusaders into tough buckets. Carolina managed to gain some ground but not enough as the Cavaliers went on to win the championship 134 to 124. Game MVP Walter Williams (6'5''-F-1997, college: Virginia St.) finished the night with 33 points and 4 rebounds, He was joined by five other Cavs in double digits, Gage Yesbeck (6'8''-C-1994, college: Bluefield) with 11 points and 3 rebounds, Deshaun Morman with 11 points and 6 rebounds, Melvin Gregory (6'8''-F-1993) with 12 points and 8 rebounds, Elijiah Moore with 33 points and 8 rebounds and Tavon Mealy whose dominating performance inside posted the teams only double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Crusaders had four players in double digits including Jalin Alexander with 22, Rob Whitfield with 29, Ryan Scott with 35 and Cornelius Reynolds who posted a double-double with 27points and 10 rebounds. Two bonus games remain in the 2022 season. The PetersburgCavaliers will travel to Manchester, CT to face the Hartford Shockers in the ECBL's SuperCup on Saturday June 25th. The final game of the season will be the All-Star game held July 9thin Charlotte, NC.
Courtesy of: ECBL