Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
First defeat of league’s leader Melsele (3-1) against seventh ranked Ieper (1-3) 83-79 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Melsele. Guard Anton DHerck (190-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Alexander Schepens (194-1993) contributed with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Leroy Anthonis (206-1990) answered with 14 points and 6 rebounds for Melsele. Ieper left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Royal Brussels and Guco Lier. Melsele at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with Kortrijk and Waregem. They were replaced at the leadership position by Lommel.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Lommel as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Lommel smashed bottom-ranked Spirou B at home 97-69. Matts De Keuster (198-1999) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and Toon Wesenbeek chipped in 13 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Adedayo Polet (188-2005) responded with 15 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. Lommel have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with LDP Donza. Spirou B at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Spirou B will play next round against strong Limburg B trying to get back on the winning streak. Lommel will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Waregem on the road.
Undefeated Limburg B (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of sixth ranked Neufchateau on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Neufchateau 84-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Limburg B. Hugo Deneve nailed 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Wout Leemans came up with 22 points for Limburg B in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Neufchateau (1-1) left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Oxaco. Loser Limburg B dropped to the third position with one game lost. Neufchateau will again meet higher ranked Limburg B (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Limburg B will play against Spirou B and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Gembo BBC was smashed by Kortrijk on the road 100-67. Royal Brussels destroyed Giants B on its own court 73-49. LDP Donza managed to outperform Guco Lier in De Pinte 80-64. Winless Kontich was rolled over Waregem at home 69-89.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Gregory De Pooter of Kontich.
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Kortrijk – Gembo BBC 100-67
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Kortrijk (3-1) crushed at home 5th ranked Gembo BBC (1-2) 100-67 on Friday. Kortrijk dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Gembo BBC’s 22. Kortrijk forced 19 Gembo BBC turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Croatian-American guard Nikolas Tomsick (183-1991, college: Fort Lewis) nailed 36 points (!!!) for the winning side and Mathieu Coucke (197-2000) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Kortrijk players scored in double figures. Cameroonian center Jean-Patrick Nyamsi (198-1993) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and center Arno Mollekens (196-1994) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Gembo BBC in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kortrijk moved-up to second place, which they share with Waregem and Melsele. Loser Gembo BBC keeps the fifth position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Gembo BBC: J.Nyamsi 12+7reb+1ast, S.Yordi 10+2reb+1ast, R.Bogaerts 9+3reb+3ast, A.Mollekens 8+8reb, N.Foerts 8+2reb+1ast, V.Rompaey Nils 7+3reb
Kortrijk: N.Tomsick 36+1reb+3ast, C.Mathieu 19+6reb+1ast, P.Sean 13+4reb+8ast, Y.Brussen 10+7reb+2ast, N.De Ridder 8+5reb+4ast, B.Guillemyn 8
gschID: 1061323
Lommel – Spirou B 97-69
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Lommel as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Lommel smashed bottom-ranked Spirou B at home 97-69. Lommel dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Spirou B’s 26. They outrebounded Spirou B 57-23 including a 24-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Matts De Keuster (198-1999) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and center Toon Wesenbeek (200-1997) chipped in 13 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Lommel players scored in double figures. Forward Adedayo Polet (188-2005) responded with 15 points and French center Milo Hautekeet (206-2004) scored 13 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. Lommel have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with LDP Donza. Spirou B at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Spirou B will play next round against strong Limburg B trying to get back on the winning streak. Lommel will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Waregem on the road.
Top scorers:
Spirou B: P.Adedayo 15+1reb+2ast, A.Craig 14+1reb, H.Milo 13+2reb, K.Daniel 8+2reb+1ast, N.Ellis 6+2reb, M.Felix 4+2reb+1ast
Lommel: D.Keuster Matts 29+14reb+2ast, B.Schelkens 17+3reb+2ast, T.Ackermans 16+2reb, T.Wesenbeek 13+15reb+10ast, B.Sander 8+3reb, J.Wout 6+3reb
gschID: 1061324
Royal Brussels – Giants B 73-49
There was an upset when 4th placed Giants B (2-2) was smashed on the road by eighth ranked Royal Brussels (1-3) 73-49 on Saturday. Royal Brussels forced 19 Giants B turnovers. Center Anael Ahanda (196-1995) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Simon-Pierre Massambombo (-2004) accounted for 12 points. Four Royal Brussels players scored in double figures. Royal Brussels’ coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Seppe Willems (202-1999) came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds and guard Noah Meeusen (189-2005) added 13 points respectively for Giants B in the defeat. Royal Brussels left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Ieper and Guco Lier. Newly promoted Giants B keeps the fourth position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Giants B: M.Noah 13+4reb, V.David 10+2reb, W.Seppe 10+6reb+1ast, V.Cleemput Vince 6+6reb, R.Alexander 4+3reb, L.Coppens 2+5reb+1ast
Royal Brussels: A.Marion 13+2reb+1ast, M.Simon-Pierre 12+3reb+2ast, A.Anael 12+10reb, F.Lait 11+3reb+1ast, B.Penninck 8+3reb+3ast, O.Esosa 6+2reb
gschID: 1061325
Ieper – Melsele 83-79
First defeat of league’s leader Melsele (3-1) against seventh ranked Ieper (1-3) 83-79 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Melsele. Guard Anton DHerck (190-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Alexander Schepens (194-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Leroy Anthonis (206-1990) answered with 14 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Geoffrey Hockins (188-1988, agency: Interperformances) added 13 points in the effort for Melsele. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ieper left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Royal Brussels and Guco Lier. Melsele at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with Kortrijk and Waregem. They were replaced at the leadership position by Lommel.
Top scorers:
Melsele: L.Anthonis 14+6reb, G.Hockins 13+4reb+2ast, J.Bouckaert 12+5reb, V.Sande Bryan 10+1reb+1ast, M.Gorremans 8+3reb+4ast, V.Vanden Berghe 7+3reb+1ast
Ieper: A.D’Herck 22+7reb+4ast, F.El Hadji 16+10reb, K.Devacht 15+4reb+6ast, A.Schepens 13+10reb+3ast, R.Spaens 6+3reb+1ast, T.Mertens 5+1ast
gschID: 1061326
Neufchateau – Limburg B 84-74
Undefeated Limburg B (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of sixth ranked Neufchateau on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Neufchateau 84-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Limburg B. Neufchateau made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Limburg B 36-20 including a 24-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Hugo Deneve (197-1999) nailed 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and guard Pierre Geubel (193) accounted for 23 points. Four Neufchateau players scored in double figures. Forward Wout Leemans (192-2001) came up with 22 points and forward Quinten Menten added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Limburg B in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Neufchateau (1-1) left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Oxaco. Loser Limburg B dropped to the third position with one game lost. Neufchateau will again meet higher ranked Limburg B (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Limburg B will play against Spirou B and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Limburg B: L.Wout 22+4reb, M.Quinten 10+6reb+1ast, B.Matthias 9+1reb, H.Frits 8+2reb, H.Leander 7+1reb, T.Simen 6+3reb
Neufchateau: G.Pierre 23+4reb, H.Deneve 21+6reb+1ast, B.Mathis 12+7reb, N.Sturam 11+2reb+2ast, D.Lucas 10+7reb, A.Pierre 6+8reb+4ast
gschID: 1061327
Guco Lier – LDP Donza 64-80
Rather predictable result when leader LDP Donza (3-0) won against on the road 5th ranked Guco Lier (1-3) 80-64 on Sunday. LDP Donza had a 39-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. Senne Geukens (193-1983) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and forward Landon Unruh (188-1997) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. Five LDP Donza players scored in double figures. Simon Van den Bogaert (188-1992) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and center Maxime Bilolo (202-2004) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Guco Lier in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. LDP Donza have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Lommel. Loser Guco Lier dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Ieper and Royal Brussels.
Top scorers:
Guco Lier: S.Van den Bogaert 19+7reb+1ast, B.Maxime 12+6reb+3ast, V.Buggenhout Jo 12+2reb+3ast, M.Joppe 5+7reb, N.Xhaet 4+1reb+2ast, V.Den Eynde Matthijs 4+4reb+2ast
LDP Donza: U.Landon 16+6reb+1ast, C.Dedecker 14+2reb+3ast, S.Van Caeneghem 14+4reb+2ast, R.Van den Berghe 14+4reb+2ast, S.Geukens 11+12reb+3ast, T.Van Hille 5+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1061328
Kontich – Waregem 69-89
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Kontich (0-2) was outscored at home by third ranked Waregem (3-1) 89-69 on Sunday. Waregem made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 30 Kontich turnovers. Forward Noah Gebbert (195-2001) nailed 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Aaron Van Vooren (200-1994) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Waregem players scored in double figures. Gregory De Pooter (197-1984) came up with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and point guard Andreas Rojas Palma (182-1992) added 12 points respectively for Kontich in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Waregem moved-up to second place, which they share with Kortrijk and Melsele. Loser Kontich still closes the standings with two games lost. Waregem will meet Oxaco (#5) in the next round. Kontich will play against Spirou B in Charleroi and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kontich: G.De Pooter 21+6reb+5ast, A.Rojas Palma 12+1reb+2ast, L.Kuijt 11+3reb+1ast, D.Jorden 7+2reb+5ast, S.Marnix 4+4reb, K.Willem 4+1reb
Waregem: G.Noah 24+6reb+2ast, A.Van Vooren 19+6reb+1ast, M.Verspeeten 13+1reb+5ast, J.Bullock 13+6reb+1ast, T.Bruyneel 9+2ast, R.Marreel 5+1reb
gschID: 1061329
