Filipino basketball star Kiefer Ravena and the Japanese team Shiga Lakestars won the championship in the second division of the Japan B. League.

The Lakestars completed a two-game sweep of Koshigaya Alphas after an 89-87 victory on Sunday, May 19, at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena in Otsu, Japan.

Justin Burrell scored 25 points and Brock Motum added 19 points for the first-ever title of Shiga.

Ravena also registered 10 points to help the Lakestars win game two of the best-of-three championship series, and return to the first division of the B. League.