Friday, January 27, 2017

by Karim Juan

NEBL Commissioner

 

Belmopan Bandits, still riding high from their game 1 buzzer-beater victory, traveled to the old capital to take on Belize City No Limit at the Belize Elementary School Gym.  The visitors jumped out to an early 11 – 2 lead, which they extended to 22 points going into intermission, 50 – 28.  Belmopan Bandits were able to hold on to this lead for the entire game, as the home team, Belize City No Limit was never able to mount a formidable come back to dent the lead, as Belmopan handily won, 92 – 65.  Gregory “Chippy” Rudon was the top scorer for his team with 18 points, to go with 3 boards and 2 assists, as he went up against his former squad that he captained for the previous three seasons. Stephen “Muerte” Williams tallied 15 points, 4 assists, 2 boards and 2 steals in the win, while Jamal Harris activated the Bandits offense in the first half, with 15 points.  Edgar Mitchell sank 10 points, while dishing out 6 dimes and pulling 4rebounds, with Richard Smith III and Kevin Brown sinking 10 and 9 points respectively.  Belize City No Limit was led by Marcus Lewis who had the game high with 24 points to go with 6 rebounds while Kadeem Olivera and Bernard Felix netted 7 points each.

 

Belmopan Bandits controlled the entire game, from tip-off, with their biggest lead being 30 points. They shot 50% from the field, to go with 73% shooting from behind the charity stripe. Belize City No Limit had the 29 -24 rebounding edge, and a 23 – 10 advantage on points off turnovers.