Round 6: Rochester RazorSharks lose to Mavericks

There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with change at the leadership position, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.

The most important game of round 6 was a defeat of league's leader Rochester RazorSharks (6-1). They were defeated by first ranked Mavericks (7-1) 102-91 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Rochester RazorSharks. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Rochester RazorSharks 57-45 including 18 on the offensive glass. 29 personal fouls committed by Rochester RazorSharks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Swingman Robert Crawford (201-90, college: Cent.Arkansas) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Josh Johnson (198-90) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Corey Allmond (188-88, college: Sam Houston St.) with 27 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mavericks have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Defending champion Rochester RazorSharks dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Kentucky M.. Rochester RazorSharks will play next round against strong Hurricanes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Mavericks will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Rochester RazorSharks at home.
Important game to mention about took place in Jamestown. Fourth ranked Jackals (5-3) saved a 3-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Hurricanes (6-6) 106-103 on Sunday evening. Point guard Mike Lyons (180, college: Thomas Univ.) notched 26 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Nathanial Hill supported him with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Even 21 points and 4 assists by Puerto Rican-American swingman Edwin Ubiles (198-86, college: Siena) did not help to save the game for Hurricanes. Jackals maintains fourth position with 5-3 record. Hurricanes at the other side keep the third place with six games lost. Jackals will play against league's leader Mavericks in Owensboro in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Hurricanes will play at home against Sky Chiefs and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Hurricanes (6-6) against fourth ranked Jackals (5-3) on Friday night. Visiting Hurricanes were defeated by Jackals in Jamestown 100-89. The best player for the winners was Christian Davis who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Jackals' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Tyquan Stroman who recorded 26 points and 7 rebounds. Jackals maintains fourth position with 5-3 record. Loser Hurricanes keep the third place with six games lost. Jackals will meet league's leader Mavericks in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Hurricanes will play against Sky Chiefs and hope to secure a win.
PBL top team - Mavericks (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Dream (0-10) in Owensboro 114-85. It was a good game for Robert Crawford who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Mavericks have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Dream at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Mavericks' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Rochester RazorSharks at home and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dream will play against Warhawks (#7) in Washington and hopes to get finally their first victory.
PBL top team - Rochester RazorSharks (6-1) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Bootleggers (5-4) in Columbus 95-89. Corey Allmond scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Rochester RazorSharks have an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite that victory Rochester RazorSharks went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Bootleggers keep the fifth place with four games lost. Rochester RazorSharks will face league's leader Mavericks in Owensboro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bootleggers will play at home against Jackals (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 6 Washington W. lost to Ohio Bootleggers on the opponent's court 106-121.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Brett McKnight of Ohio Bootleggers.

Ohio Bootleggers - Washington W. 121-106

Rather expected game in Columbus where 7th ranked Warhawks (1-4) were defeated by fifth ranked Bootleggers (5-4) 121-106 on Sunday. Bootleggers outrebounded Warhawks 45-29 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Warhawks were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Brett McKnight (198-89, college: Akron) scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Cordaryl Ballard (196-87, college: USC Aiken) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Bootleggers' coach used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Dominic Phillips (180, college: Harris-Stowe St.) with 34 points (!!!), 9 assists and 6 steals and swingman Bryant Osei (195-90) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bootleggers maintains fifth position with 5-4 record. Loser Warhawks keep the seventh place with four games lost. Bootleggers will face higher ranked Jackals (#4) in Jamestown in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Warhawks will play at home against Dream and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Washington W.: D.Phillips 34+1reb+9ast, D.Trawick 24+3reb+3ast, B.Osei 24+10reb, M.Oblitey 10+4reb+2ast, T.Ghafoori 5+4reb, J.Harper 4+4reb
Ohio Bootleggers: B.McKnight 22+7reb+4ast, C.Ballard 21+8reb+3ast, T.Anderson II 15+7reb, T.Johnson 14+2reb+1ast, B.Edwards 14+1reb+2ast, T.Miller III 8+1reb+2ast

Kentucky M. - Dubois D. 114-85

PBL top team - Mavericks (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Dream (0-10) in Owensboro 114-85. Mavericks dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Dream's 50 and made 16-of-18 charity shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Mavericks forced 20 Dream turnovers and outrebounded them 62-45 including 17 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Dream's players. It was a good game for swingman Robert Crawford (201-90, college: Cent.Arkansas) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Marcus Fillyaw (185-94, college: Ky Wesleyan, agency: Paris Global Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Point guard Anthony Jackson (180-85) replied with 26 points and 8 rebounds and center Julius Francis (211, college: Miss.Valley St.) added 15 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Dream. Five Mavericks and four Dream players scored in double figures. Mavericks have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Dream at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Mavericks' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Rochester RazorSharks at home and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dream will play against Warhawks (#7) in Washington and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dubois D.: A.Jackson 26+8reb+2ast, R.Moore 19+3reb+1ast, J.Francis 15+14reb, A.Varacallo 10+4reb, N.Anderson 8+3reb+2ast, C.Callejas 3+1reb+1ast
Kentucky M.: R.Crawford 23+8reb+3ast, B.Vozzola 20+4reb+1ast, A.Jackson 13+2reb+5ast, N.Waddell 13+9reb+2ast, M.Fillyaw 11+10reb+9ast, G.DeVaughn 10+7reb

Jamestown J. - Chautauqua H. 106-103

Important game to mention about took place in Jamestown. Fourth ranked Jackals (5-3) saved a 3-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Hurricanes (6-6) 106-103 on Sunday evening. They outrebounded Hurricanes 55-40 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jackals brought some defensive toughness making 11 blocks. Hurricanes were plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Mike Lyons (180, college: Thomas Univ.) notched 26 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Nathanial Hill supported him with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Even 21 points and 4 assists by Puerto Rican-American swingman Edwin Ubiles (198-86, college: Siena) did not help to save the game for Hurricanes. Forward Tyquan Stroman (198, college: St.Augustine) added 18 points and 8 rebounds. Five Jackals and four Hurricanes players scored in double figures. Jackals maintains fourth position with 5-3 record. Hurricanes at the other side keep the third place with six games lost. Jackals will play against league's leader Mavericks in Owensboro in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Hurricanes will play at home against Sky Chiefs and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Chautauqua H.: E.Ubiles 21+4reb+4ast, T.Stroman 18+8reb+1ast, D.Dawson 16+1reb+1ast, R.Berry 12+6reb, L.Rivers 11, G.Green 9+6reb+1ast
Jamestown J.: M.Lyons 26+4reb+4ast, N.Hill 20+11reb, M.Davenport 13+7reb+2ast, B.Christian 12+7reb, C.Calvan 11+2reb+1ast, C.Ntirata 10+8reb+1ast

Jamestown J. - Chautauqua H. 100-89

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Hurricanes (6-6) against fourth ranked Jackals (5-3) on Friday night. Visiting Hurricanes were defeated by Jackals in Jamestown 100-89. Jackals dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Hurricanes' 52. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Jackals made 11 blocks. The best player for the winners was forward Christian Davis (190, college: Howard Payne) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Michael Davenport (196-89, college: St.Bonaventure) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Jackals' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Tyquan Stroman (198, college: St.Augustine) who recorded 26 points and 7 rebounds and center Reuben Berry (201, college: W.Virginia St.) added 17 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Five Jackals and four Hurricanes players scored in double figures. Jackals maintains fourth position with 5-3 record. Loser Hurricanes keep the third place with six games lost. Jackals will meet league's leader Mavericks in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Hurricanes will play against Sky Chiefs and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chautauqua H.: T.Stroman 26+7reb+1ast, R.Berry 17+11reb+1ast, M.Greene 16+10reb+2ast, D.Dawson 15+7reb+4ast, J.Alexander 6+5reb+5ast, W.O'Neal 3+5reb
Jamestown J.: M.Davenport 17+6reb+6ast, C.Davis 15+12reb+5ast, M.Lyons 13+3reb+4ast, B.Christian 12+4reb+2ast, N.Hill 12+10reb+2ast, K.Baker 10+7reb+1ast

Kentucky M. - Rochester R. 102-91

The most important game of round 6 was a defeat of league's leader Rochester RazorSharks (6-1). They were defeated by first ranked Mavericks (7-1) 102-91 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Rochester RazorSharks. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Rochester RazorSharks 57-45 including 18 on the offensive glass. 29 personal fouls committed by Rochester RazorSharks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Swingman Robert Crawford (201-90, college: Cent.Arkansas) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Josh Johnson (198-90) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Corey Allmond (188-88, college: Sam Houston St.) with 27 points and 6 rebounds and Nigerian power forward Ayodele Coker (208-88, college: St.John's) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Mavericks and four Rochester RazorSharks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mavericks have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Defending champion Rochester RazorSharks dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Kentucky M.. Rochester RazorSharks will play next round against strong Hurricanes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Mavericks will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Rochester RazorSharks at home.
Top scorers:
Rochester R.: C.Allmond 27+6reb, J.Ivy 14+4reb+1ast, A.Coker 14+7reb, J.Crouch 12+2reb+2ast, M.Council 6+4reb+2ast, S.Holmes 5+13reb+1ast
Kentucky M.: R.Crawford 20+9reb+3ast, A.Jackson 17+7reb+4ast, N.Waddell 17+7reb+1ast, J.Johnson 15+12reb+2ast, J.Butler 13+8reb+1ast, G.DeVaughn 7+4reb

Ohio Bootleggers - Rochester R. 89-95

PBL top team - Rochester RazorSharks (6-1) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Bootleggers (5-4) in Columbus 95-89. Guard Corey Allmond (188-88, college: Sam Houston St.) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Melvin Council (191-82, college: Robert Morris) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Brett McKnight (198-89, college: Akron) with 25 points and 6 rebounds and forward Bernard Edwards (198-90, college: Defiance) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Bootleggers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Rochester RazorSharks have an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite that victory Rochester RazorSharks went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Bootleggers keep the fifth place with four games lost. Rochester RazorSharks will face league's leader Mavericks in Owensboro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bootleggers will play at home against Jackals (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ohio Bootleggers: B.McKnight 25+6reb+3ast, B.Edwards 19+6reb+2ast, S.Dyer 19+3reb, C.Ballard 12+7reb+5ast, T.Anderson II 5+3reb, S.Commedo 4+3reb
Rochester R.: C.Allmond 26+3reb+1ast, M.Council 17+5reb, J.Railey 11+6reb+1ast, J.Ivy 10+2reb, J.Crouch 9+3reb+3ast, J.Helton 6+3reb+1ast