Belize Premier Basketball League: Belize City Thunderbolts beat EZ Investments Dangriga Dream Ballers 101-81 in season opener

Published by [email protected] at May 17, 2025

Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2025. 10:55 am CST.

Victor Evans recorded 18 points and 17 rebounds for the Belize City Thunderbolts. Photo Credit: Shot By Iz

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize City Thunderbolts made a commanding statement in the inaugural game of the Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL), defeating the EZ Investments Dangriga Dream Ballers 101-81 on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Belize City Civic Center.

Strong Start for the Thunderbolts

In a game that tipped off the BPBL era, the Thunderbolts displayed their offensive firepower and defensive resilience, overpowering the Dream Ballers with impressive shooting.

Tyrone Hall led charge, recording a double-double, tallying 28 points and 11 rebounds, while adding 2 assists and 2 steals to his dominant performance.

Victor Evans produced a double-double, converting 18 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 assists. Matthew Young also stood out, scoring 14 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and securing 2 steals.

Eyan Rene provided additional firepower with 15 points, shooting an efficient 58.3% from the field, while Glency Lopez contributed 14 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals, proving instrumental in the Thunderbolts’ balanced offensive attack.

Dream Ballers Struggle to Keep Up

The Dream Ballers fought hard, with Daniel Conorque leading their offense, scoring 24 points with 6 three-pointers. Deshawn Brackett delivered an all-around effort with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but the team’s 35.3% field goal percentage and 31.6% from beyond the arc left them struggling to match the Thunderbolts’ efficient shooting.

Despite good runs, Dangriga’s defense failed to contain Belize City’s high-paced offense, allowing the Thunderbolts to pull away decisively.

Deshawn Brackett scored 19 points and pulled 10 rebounds for the Dream Ballers. Photo Credit: Shot By Iz

The championship continues on Saturday, May 17, with two clashes:

Cayo Western Ballaz vs. Belmopan Capital City Kings – 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart College Auditorium, San Ignacio
San Pedro Tiger Sharks vs. Corozal Cerros Suns – 8:00 p.m. at Andres Campos Civic Center, Corozal Town

Key Statistics

Final Score: Belize City Thunderbolts 101, EZ Investments Dangriga Dream Ballers 81
Venue: Belize City Civic Center
Top Scorers:
- Belize City Thunderbolts: Tyrone Hall (28 pts), Victor Evans (18 pts), Eyan Rene (15 pts), Matthew Young (14 pts), Glency Lopez (14 pts)
- Dangriga Dream Ballers: Daniel Conorque (24 pts), Deshawn Brackett (19 pts), Raheem Thurton (15 pts)
Top Rebounders:
- Belize City Thunderbolts: Victor Evans (17 reb), Tyrone Hall (11 reb), Alejandro Baptist (8 reb), Matthew Young (8 reb)
- Dangriga Dream Ballers: Deshawn Brackett (10 reb), Kevon Laurie (5 reb), Raheem Thurton (5 reb)
Field Goal Percentage:
- Belize City Thunderbolts: 49.4% (43/87)
- Dangriga Dream Ballers: 35.3% (30/85)
Three-Point Shooting:

Belize City Thunderbolts: 55.6% (10/18)
Dangriga Dream Ballers: 31.6% (12/38)

Glency Lopez scored 14 points along with four rebounds, five assists, and two steals for the Belize City Thunderbolts 18 points and 17 rebounds. Photo Credit: Shot By Iz

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