Streaking Shiga steamrolls Kyoto for 5-1 mark
MANILA, Philippines—Shiga took a completely different rout in dealing with Kyoto this time as it hammered out a 95-72 beatdown in their rematch in the West Conference of the 2021-22 Japan B.League season Sunday at Kyoto City Gymnasium.
The Lakestars, who escaped their first meeting 84-83, maintained their hold of the top spot in the West Conference with a 5-1 record following their fourth straight win while the Hannaryz dropped to 2-4.
Article continues after this advertisementHolding a 42-41 lead at the end of the break, the Lakestars turned things up a notch in the third taking a 67-49 lead after Kashiwagura Teppei knocked down a three-pointer to cap off a 21-1 run with 1:52 left in the quarter.
Kashiwagura then extended Shiga’s lead to 30, 91-61, midway through the fourth knocking down two free throws with 4:39 to play.
Kiefer Ravena didn’t have to do much for Shiga to win its fourth straight game as he finished with a meager line of six points, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Article continues after this advertisementSean O’mara led the Lakestars with 22 points and 15 rebounds while Shibuta Reon added 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field.
Justin Harper had 20 points, nine rebounds, and one block to lead the Hannaryz.