BNL Round 10 (Regular Season): Top-ranked KZ Marlins win another game

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BNL top team - Marlins (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Eagles (0-2) in Potchefstroom 89-57. KZ Marlins dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 28. KZ Marlins forced 31 NW Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by NW Eagles' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Xolane Mhlongo who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Swingman Sifiso Gininda (186-1998) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. point guard Olebogeng Matabane (157-1999) replied with 21 points for NW Eagles. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Marlins have a solid three-game winning streak. KZ Marlins maintains first position with 4-0 record. NW Eagles at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Eagles is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their second consecutive match to fourth ranked Suns (2-3) 85-73. Herbrand Landangoye scored 23 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Holy Mandungu chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Phenyo Gomba responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tshwane S. moved-up to third place. NW Eagles at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Tshwane S. - NW Eagles 85-73

Bottom-ranked Eagles is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their second consecutive match to fourth ranked Suns (2-3) 85-73. Tshwane S. forced 39 NW Eagles turnovers. NW Eagles were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Herbrand Landangoye scored 23 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and DR Congolese Holy Mandungu (187-2001) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Phenyo Gomba responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and Moussa Ntloko produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 19 rebounds. Five NW Eagles players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tshwane S. moved-up to third place. NW Eagles at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tshwane S.: H.Landangoye 23+7reb+2ast, H.Mandungu 11+8reb+6ast, D.Batapay 11+11reb, J.Makhubela 9+4reb+4ast, V.Custers 8+6reb, R.Pitsi 6+6reb
NW Eagles: P.Gomba 18+15reb+2ast, O.Matabane 14+2reb+4ast, L.Kasanda 12+6reb, L.Bassie 10+12reb+1ast, M.Ntloko 10+19reb, D.Williams 5+1reb

NW Eagles - KZ Marlins 57-89

BNL top team - Marlins (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Eagles (0-2) in Potchefstroom 89-57. KZ Marlins dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 28. KZ Marlins forced 31 NW Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by NW Eagles' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Xolane Mhlongo who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Swingman Sifiso Gininda (186-1998) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Marlins players scored in double figures. Point guard Olebogeng Matabane (157-1999) replied with 21 points and Moussa Ntloko added 9 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for NW Eagles. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Marlins have a solid three-game winning streak. KZ Marlins maintains first position with 4-0 record. NW Eagles at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
KZ Marlins: S.Gininda 16+6reb+6ast, S.Cele 14+1reb+1ast, X.Mhlongo 13+10reb+6ast, T.Gapara 13+12reb+2ast, B.Myburgh 10+4reb+5ast, J.Mahanga 7+3reb+1ast
NW Eagles: O.Matabane 21+2reb+3ast, M.Ntloko 9+15reb, L.Kasanda 8+3reb+2ast, L.Bassie 6+6reb+2ast, P.Gomba 5+7reb, T.Mogakabe 2+1reb+2ast