Crowley, Louisiana – The National Basketball League-United States (NBL-US) kicked off its highly anticipated Week 1 action with the inaugural Commissioner Cup, hosted by Commissioner David Hutchinson Jr. The event, held in Crowley, Louisiana, showcased thrilling matchups and outstanding performances as teams battled for early-season supremacy.
Commissioner Hutchinson expressed his excitement about the Commissioner Cup, stating, “The Commissioner Cup represents a new chapter in the NBL-US, bringing together top talent from across the league in a showcase of skill and competition. I’m thrilled to witness the incredible talent on display and look forward to an unforgettable tournament.”
Week 1 of the NBL-US saw intense matchups and close contests, with teams leaving it all on the court in pursuit of victory. The scores from Week 1 were as follows:
Eastside Netz Defeated Texas Outlaws 95-94
HBCU Movement Defeated Woodlands Warhawks 112-88
Louisiana Kajun Gators Defeated Lake Charles Aces 83-77
HBCU Movement Defeated Texas Outlaws 143-111
Louisiana Kajun Gators Defeated Woodlands Warhawks 95-60
Eastside Netz Defeated Lake Charles Aces 111-92
As Week 1 concluded, the current standings reflect the early successes of certain teams:
HBCU Movement: 2-0
Eastside Netz: 2-0
Louisiana Kajun Gators: 2-0
Texas Outlaws: 0-2
Woodlands Warhawks: 0-2
Lake Charles Aces: 0-2
Looking ahead, Week 2 of the NBL-US will take place at San Jacinto College-North in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 13th. Fans can expect another round of thrilling matchups as teams continue their quest for victory.
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The NBL-US looks forward to another exciting week of basketball action as the season progresses.
Media Contact:
Lillian Countee
General Manager, NBL-United States
Email: lcountee@usnbl.com