BNL Round 7 of Regular Season

Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

BNL round 7 most important game was a victory of Pride over bottom-ranked Zebras 77-61 on Sunday night. Pride forced 24 Zebras turnovers and outrebounded them 57-43 including 24 on the offensive glass. Pride looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Hlamalani Bosega (-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds. Swingman Ernest Masimini contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Pride's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Koketso Mafate answered with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Zebras. Pride maintains fourth place with 1-3 record. It was Zebras' fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Suns (3-0) which played road game in Limpopo against 4th placed Pride (1-3). Leader Suns had an easy win 63-45. It was a great evening for Malawian Ian Limbe (-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds. Marcus Mokwena helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Hlamalani Bosega (-2003) responded with 8 points and 12 rebounds. Pride's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Suns have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Magic. Pride lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Pride - Suns 45-63

An interesting game for Suns (3-0) which played road game in Limpopo against 4th placed Pride (1-3). Leader Suns had an easy win 63-45. Suns forced 22 Pride turnovers. It was a great evening for Malawian Ian Limbe (-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Marcus Mokwena (-1988) helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Hlamalani Bosega (-2003) responded with 8 points and 12 rebounds and forward Josias Malahlela (196-1995) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Pride's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Suns have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Magic. Pride lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pride: J.Malahlela 12+7reb, H.Bosega 8+12reb, N.Festile 7+1reb+4ast, P.Bosega 6+7reb+1ast, E.Masimini 5+7reb+5ast, J.Langan 3
Suns: I.Limbe 17+7reb+1ast, M.Mokwena 14+10reb, S.Qanya 11+3reb, D.Batapay 6+4reb, H.Mandungu 5+5reb+3ast, T.Mogotsi 4+4reb+1ast

Zebras - Pride 61-77

BNL round 7 most important game was a victory of Pride over bottom-ranked Zebras 77-61 on Sunday night. Pride forced 24 Zebras turnovers and outrebounded them 57-43 including 24 on the offensive glass. Pride looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Hlamalani Bosega (-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds. Swingman Ernest Masimini contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Pride's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Koketso Mafate answered with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Tiyiselani Mashele added 19 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for Zebras. Pride maintains fourth place with 1-3 record. It was Zebras' fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Zebras: K.Mafate 28+6reb+4ast, T.Mashele 19+16reb+1ast, O.Moya 8+3reb+4ast, T.Olifant 6+10reb, V.July 0+5reb+1ast, S.Louw 0
Pride: H.Bosega 35+19reb+1ast, E.Masimini 10+7reb+6ast, J.Malahlela 8+12reb, J.Langan 8+3reb+2ast, P.Bosega 7+2reb, N.Festile 5+5reb+6ast