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San Pedro Tiger Sharks advance to BEBL Finals on second win over Orange Walk Running Rebels

Posted: Monday, June 5, 2023. 5:12 pm CST.

Photo Credit: San Pedro Tiger Sharks – Instagram 

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The San Pedro Tiger Sharks defeated the Orange Walk Running Rebels 80-72 on Saturday night in San Pedro eliminating the Rebels from the Belize Elite Basketball League (BEBL) playoffs. The second win in a row earned the Tiger Sharks a berth in the finals.

The Tiger  Sharks will face the winners of the series between the Benny’s Belize Hurricanes and the Griga Dream Ballers, which the Canes lead 1-0.

The Tiger Sharks were led by Kyle Steward, who scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Jihad Wright, who added 13 points and four rebounds. Jamaal Clifton contributed 12 points and nine rebounds, while Jamal Kelly chipped in with 10 points. John Kelly tallied nine points.

The Running Rebels were paced by James Stanback and Tyrone Hall, who both had 15 points and four rebounds. Stanback also had three steals. Bryan Hudson contributed 14 points and Kurt Burgess had ten points and three rebounds.

The Tiger Sharks shot better from the field, making 32 of 72 shots (44.4 percent), compared to the Rebels’ 25 of 71 (35.2 percent). The Rebels had a slight edge at the free throw line, making 17 of 25 (68 percent), while the Tiger Sharks made 13 of 23 (56.5 percent). The Tiger Sharks also dominated the rebounding battle, grabbing 52 boards to the Rebels’ 40. The Rebels had fewer turnovers, committing 19 to the Tiger Sharks’ 26.

The Tiger Sharks now await the Canes or the Dream Ballers.

(Photo Credit: San Pedro Tiger Sharks – Instagram)

(Photo Credit: San Pedro Tiger Sharks – Instagram)

 

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