BNL Round 1 of Semi-Finals. WC Mountaineers and Tshwane Suns to clash for title

WC Mountaineers - M.Rhinos 85-54

Mountaineers dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Rhinos' 18 and had 25 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Rhinos only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded Rhinos 53-35 including a 42-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Rhinos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Benjamin Myburgh (185-1997) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-1991) contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Mountaineers' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Kwazi Gumede (191-1997) answered with 11 points and 7 rebounds and forward Nathan Kayinda added 14 points in the effort for Rhinos.
Top scorers:
M.Rhinos: K.Nathan 14+2reb, G.Kwazi 11+7reb, L.Gerdes 8+7reb, T.Joshua 8+4reb+4ast, K.Thandokuhle 7+4reb+2ast, M.Balela 5+6reb
WC Mountaineers: M.Benjamin 23+7reb+5ast, S.Gabriel 15+9reb+3ast, M.Ferrao 8+8reb+3ast, S.Benge 7+7reb+1ast, F.Neo 6+4reb, K.Maclean 6+6reb

KZ Marlins - Tshwane S. 63-70

Suns outrebounded Marlins 42-31 including 27 on the defensive glass. Swingman Siphumle Qanya stepped up and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Dylan Whitbread (191, college: Colgate) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side the former international Bandile Nsele (187-1991) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Sibusiso Cele (175) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Marlins' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
KZ Marlins: B.Nsele 15+5reb+1ast, M.Jacques 11+3reb, S.Cele 10+5reb+2ast, G.Sifiso 9+1reb, M.Ntombela 8+2reb+2ast, G.Storm 6+8reb
Tshwane S.: S.Qanya 23+5reb+1ast, D.Whitbread 13+9reb+1ast, S.Emmanuel 11+10reb+1ast, B.Gleen 9+4reb, K.Ngoetjana 8+10reb+3ast, B.Mvelo 3+2ast



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