The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Flames as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Flames smashed 13th ranked Slammers in Rockingham 117-62. Flames forced 22 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 53-36 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Slammers' players. 24 personal fouls committed by Slammers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Devondrick Walker (196-1992, college: A&M-Commerce) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized American guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: WBU) contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. Canadian forward Ben Stevens (206-1999, college: Laurier) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for Slammers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flames have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Frankston B. and Norths B. Slammers at the other side dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Blackburn V. and Cent.Coast C.. Slammers will play next round against Giants trying to get back on the winning streak. Flames will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Suns in Kalamunda.
Leading Bearcats (9-3) recorded its third loss in Woodville. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) 102-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Bearcats. Walter Mcbride scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Jack Stanwix chipped in 26 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norwood Flames maintains seventh position with 5-7 record. Bearcats at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. They share the position with Forestville E. and Sturt S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game was also home defeat of 4th ranked South Adelaide Panthers in a game in Park Holme versus Bearcats (#1) 95-82. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Lachlan Olbrich notched 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Alexander Starling did not help to save the game for South Adelaide Panthers. Bearcats (9-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with Forestville E. and Sturt S. Loser South Adelaide Panthers keep the fourth place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Blackburn V. beat Bellarine S. on the road 100-84. Camberwell lost to Sunbury J. on its own court 78-90. McKinnon C. managed to outperform Hume City B. in a road game 89-88. Melbourne Uni recorded a loss to Sunbury J. at home 94-100. Western PS was crushed by Melbourne Uni on the opponent's court 116-74. Keysborough C. was beaten by Wyndham D. in a home game 97-102. Forestville E. destroyed Eastern M. on the road 117-97. Norwood F. unfortunately lost to C.District L. on its own court 88-91. N.Adelaide R. was rolled over Sturt S. in Pasadena 82-118. Woodville W. defeated Southern T. at home 90-84. Inner WB smashed Sydney C. on the opponent's court 104-71. Canberra G. won against Penrith P. in a home game 101-85. BA CoE managed to outperform Albury W.B. on the road 100-88. Cent.Coast C. recorded a loss to Manly Warr. on its own court 72-79. Newcastle F. was crushed by Illawarra H. 2 in Wollongong 97-68. Maitland M. beat Bankstown B. at home 99-82. Winless Hornsby S. lost to Sutherland S. on the opponent's court 73-85. Hills H. unfortunately lost to Norths B. in a home game 88-93. Newcastle F. was rolled over BA CoE on the road 83-112. NGC Seahawks defeated RedCity R. on its own court 99-97. Ipswich F. beat SD Spartans in Booval 99-83. USC Rip were destroyed by Gold Coast R. at home 97-120. Logan T. managed to outperform Mackay M. on the opponent's court 96-83. SC Phoenix recorded a loss to Brisbane C. in a home game 92-100. Townsville H. was defeated by Darwin S. on the road 102-84. Geelong S. was beaten by Knox R. on its own court 79-97. Sandringham S. won against Ballarat M. in Cheltenham 99-87. Hobart C. managed to outperform Ringwood H. at home 93-80. Diamond V.E. was rolled over Nunawading S. on the opponent's court 105-80. Bendigo B. was defeated by Waverley F. in a home game 80-97. Casey C. was smashed by Eltham W. on the road 114-66. Keilor T. won against Dandenong R. on its own court 84-81. Frankston B. managed to outperform NW Tasmania in Seaford 76-69. Melbourne T. managed to beat Ballarat M. at home 106-88. Casey C. was defeated by Bendigo B. on the opponent's court 78-65. Keilor T. beat Geelong S. in a home game 106-104. Kilsyth C. lost to Waverley F. on the road 90-93. Sandringham S. outscored Melbourne T. on its own court 99-74. Cockburn C. managed to beat Goldfields G. in Hamilton Hill 97-85. Goldfields G. was defeated by Geraldton B. at home 86-100. East Perth E. was smashed by Mandurah M. on the opponent's court 100-76.
The most impressive performance of 22th round was 29 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals by DeQuan Abrom of Mandurah M..
W.Adelaide B. - Norwood F. 87-102
Leading Bearcats (9-3) recorded its third loss in Woodville. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) 102-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Bearcats. Norwood Flames forced 20 Bearcats turnovers. Walter Mcbride scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and New Zealand point guard Jack Stanwix (183-2000) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Four Norwood Flames and five Bearcats players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norwood Flames maintains seventh position with 5-7 record. Bearcats at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. They share the position with Forestville E. and Sturt S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: J.Stanwix 26+4reb, M.Walter 25+5reb+8ast, M.Nuangki 21+2reb, M.Lycett 12+8reb+6ast, T.Goodall 8+4reb, I.Miller-Jose 7+6reb
W.Adelaide B.: A.Drmic 26+9reb+3ast, L.Olbrich 23+7reb+3ast, R.Fraser 13+6reb+1ast, N.DeSantis 10+5reb+6ast, S.Sean 10+1reb, H.Staude 5+3reb+1astgschID: 1079501
Group Big VBellarine S. - Blackburn V. 84-100
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Vikings (3-10) beat 8th ranked Storm (3-9) in Bellarine 100-84 on Saturday. Vikings looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Storm's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vikings made 7 blocks. New Zealand forward Kane Keil (198-1997, college: Antelope Valley) notched 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Titgyeth Kwajakwan supported him with 26 points. Even a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds by American center Bryce Cashman (211-1996, college: NWOSU) did not help to save the game for Storm. Guard Nathan Gronbeck added 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vikings maintains ninth position with 3-10 record, which they share with SW Slammers and Cent.Coast C. Loser Storm keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with C.District L. and Eastern M.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Blackburn V.: K.Titgyeth 26+2reb+2ast, K.Keil 20+9reb+3ast, R.Mitchell 17+8reb+1ast, D.Brito 15+7reb+6ast, Z.Michael 7+1reb, J.Tanner 6+3reb+2ast
Bellarine S.: G.Nathan 19+2reb+1ast, J.Chery 17+1reb+2ast, J.Rohan 11+7reb+1ast, B.Cashman 11+12reb, K.Max 9, L.Varley 7+3reb+4astgschID: 1069911
Camberwell - Sunbury J. 78-90
Rather expected game when 7th ranked Camberwell (4-10) lost to fifth ranked Jets (10-2) in Melbourne 78-90 on Saturday. Jets made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Jets outrebounded Camberwell 50-38 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) notched 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Gerald Blackshear (205-1997, college: Detroit) supported him with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by forward Jay Mackenzie did not help to save the game for Camberwell. Ben Crowe added 21 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Four Camberwell players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jets have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Camberwell keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Ringwood H.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 35+1reb+4ast, G.Blackshear 17+15reb, J.Weston 10+3reb, T.Clayton 10+9reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 8+7reb+1ast, M.Nathan 3+8reb+6ast
Camberwell: C.Ben 21+5reb+2ast, M.Jay 18+10reb+5ast, A.Kimble 17+6reb+2ast, B.Fisto 16+1reb+4ast, D.Pino 3+7reb, G.James 3+3reb+2astgschID: 1069912
Hume City B. - McKinnon C. 88-89
There was a surprise result when sixth ranked Cougars (8-5) edged top-ranked Hume City Broncos (10-4) in Tullamarine 89-88 on Saturday. Strangely Hume City Broncos outrebounded Cougars 44-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. American players dominated the game. Guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) notched 29 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) supported him with 18 points and 6 assists. Even 27 points and 5 assists by guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) did not help to save the game for Hume City Broncos. Point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) added 21 points for lost side. Hume City Broncos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Cougars maintains sixth position with 8-5 record, which they share with Mt Gambier. Loser Hume City Broncos dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Willetton T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: S.Black 29+6reb+5ast, N.Davis 18+4reb+6ast, B.Mitchell 17+3reb+2ast, S.Yanni 8+5reb, J.Beasley 7+2reb+2ast, L.Joe 4+5reb+3ast
Hume City B.: T.Manassa 27+4reb+5ast, C.Elder 21+4reb+2ast, M.Puondak 14+11reb, S.Prendergast 6+2reb, C.Fiddes 6+6reb+2ast, S.Elijah-Taye 5+1rebgschID: 1069913
Melbourne Uni - Sunbury J. 94-100
There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Melbourne Uni (9-5) lost at home to fifth ranked Jets (10-2) 100-94 on Sunday. American forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) supported him with 36 points (!!!) and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds by forward Joel Rimes (196) did not help to save the game for Melbourne Uni. Nicholas Masunda (188-1985) added 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Five Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Jets have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Melbourne Uni dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Nunawading S. and Keysborough C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 36+1reb+2ast, T.Clayton 22+17reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 20+1reb+4ast, M.Nathan 8+8reb+5ast, M.Berezdecky 7+9reb+1ast, G.Blackshear 4+4reb+1ast
Melbourne Uni: R.Joel 23+11reb+3ast, N.Masunda 19+7reb+2ast, X.Evans 17+6reb+3ast, I.Turner 16+5reb+3ast, M.Shayan 10+7reb+2ast, M.Roseby 9+2reb+2astgschID: 1069914
Melbourne Uni - Western PS 116-74
Everything went according to plan when second ranked Melbourne Uni (9-5) outplayed at home 10th ranked Steelers (1-12) 116-74 on Saturday. Melbourne Uni outrebounded Steelers 71-33 including a 27-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Steelers' players. American Isaac Turner (190-1992, college: St.Vincent) notched 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Shayan Mahboobi supported him with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 7 assists by naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-1981) did not help to save the game for Steelers. American guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 11 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Melbourne Uni have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Melbourne Uni went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Nunawading S. and Keysborough C. Steelers lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: I.Turner 30+8reb+5ast, M.Roseby 15+11reb, M.Shayan 15+9reb+8ast, R.Joel 15+6reb+5ast, L.Killey 10+6reb, X.Evans 9+5reb+4ast
Western PS: D.Corletto 20+4reb+7ast, S.Stone 11+4reb, R.Permenter 8+6reb, M.Turner 8+1reb+1ast, J.Gaze 8+3reb+1ast, M.Matthew 6+2rebgschID: 1069915
Keysborough C. - Wyndham D. 97-102
There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Cougars (9-5) lost to fifth ranked Devils (9-4) in Keysborough 97-102 on Saturday. Devils made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Forward Adetomi Ayilara (208-1998, college: Cloud County) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) supported him with 28 points and 4 assists. Howard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Isaiah Geathers (190, college: Lehman) did not help to save the game for Cougars. His fellow American import point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Four Devils and five Cougars players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Devils moved-up to third place, which they share with Canberra G. and Perth R. Loser Cougars dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Nunawading S. and Melbourne Uni. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 28+4reb+4ast, A.Ayilara 20+13reb+6ast, K.Green 19+13reb+1ast, M.Ayol 17+1reb+1ast, J.Oskar 9+1reb+1ast, K.Hynes 6+3reb+2ast
Keysborough C.: I.Geathers 22+11reb+2ast, C.Enge 16+3reb, A.Williams 15+5reb+4ast, L.Naoum 13+2reb+3ast, G.Newby 13+3reb, J.Leclerc 9+4reb+1astgschID: 1069916
Group NBL1 CentralEastern M. - Forestville E. 97-117
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Forestville Eagles (9-3) crushed 8th ranked Eastern Mavericks (3-9) in Mt. Barker 117-97 on Saturday. Forestville Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 52. They outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 50-31 including 21 on the offensive glass. Forestville Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198-1999, college: Midland CC) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) supported him with 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Forestville Eagles' coach Andrew Simons used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 25 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists by American forward Jack Hemphill (206-1999, college: SFC) did not help to save the game for Eastern Mavericks. Guard Lengudi Gur (-2000) added 25 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Five Forestville Eagles and four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. Forestville Eagles keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sturt S. and W.Adelaide B. Loser Eastern Mavericks keep the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with C.District L. and Bellarine S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: G.Mays 27+8reb, M.Machar 25+19reb+2ast, J.Rios 22+2reb+2ast, A.Doyle 18+4reb+13ast, B.Rathjen 17+7reb+5ast, O.Hulland 5+5reb+3ast
Eastern M.: G.Lengudi 25+7reb, J.Hemphill 25+12reb+6ast, K.Ciabattoni 18+3reb+5ast, J.Legan 18+1reb+7ast, R.Owen 5+4reb+2ast, R.Jasper 4+3reb+10astgschID: 1066110
Norwood F. - C.District L. 88-91
There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) were edged by ninth ranked Central District Lions (3-9) in Marden 91-88 on Saturday. American forward Kevin Baker (203-1998, college: LC State) notched 24 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Worth to mention Jenkins played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Even 26 points and 5 rebounds by Walter Mcbride did not help to save the game for Norwood Flames. New Zealand forward Isaac Miller-Jose (203-1998, college: Manitoba) added 17 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Central District Lions moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Eastern M. and Bellarine S. Norwood Flames lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: K.Baker 24+8reb+1ast, N.Nai 14+7reb+1ast, M.Manyang 14+10reb+1ast, B.Jenkins 13+6reb+7ast, D.Nathaniel 12+3reb, K.Sapwell 9+1reb+5ast
Norwood F.: M.Walter 26+5reb+3ast, I.Miller-Jose 17+9reb+2ast, J.Stanwix 17+1reb, M.Nuangki 13+5reb, M.Lycett 6+7reb+3ast, D.Webber 5+5reb+1astgschID: 1066111
S.Adelaide P. - W.Adelaide B. 82-95
An interesting game was also home defeat of 4th ranked South Adelaide Panthers in a game in Park Holme versus Bearcats (#1) 95-82. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bearcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) notched 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) supported him with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) did not help to save the game for South Adelaide Panthers. Forward Codey Ellison (-1993) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Five South Adelaide Panthers players scored in double figures. Bearcats (9-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with Forestville E. and Sturt S. Loser South Adelaide Panthers keep the fourth place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: L.Olbrich 30+9reb+2ast, A.Drmic 26+7reb+3ast, R.Fraser 20+4reb, H.Staude 9+1reb+6ast, J.Spear 6+7reb+7ast, N.DeSantis 4+6reb+4ast
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 31+11reb+4ast, S.Johns 14+5reb, A.Barton 12+3reb+2ast, C.Ellison 11+9reb+5ast, M.Lloyd 10+6reb, C.Scott 3+2reb+2astgschID: 1066112
Sturt S. - N.Adelaide R. 118-82
Rather predictable result when second ranked Sturt Sabres (9-3) rolled over 5th ranked North Adelaide Rockets (7-5) in Pasadena 118-82 on Saturday. Sturt Sabres forced 20 North Adelaide Rockets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by North Adelaide Rockets' players. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) notched 26 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) supported him with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds by American forward Keouvion McCalop (203-1994, college: Dakota Bottin.) did not help to save the game for North Adelaide Rockets. His fellow American import guard Durrell McDonald (188, college: Mercyhurst) added 25 points and 6 assists for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sturt Sabres have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Forestville E. and W.Adelaide B. Loser North Adelaide Rockets keep the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Woodville W.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: J.Forbes 26+7reb+9ast, J.Rigoni 21+11reb+4ast, K.Rasmussen 17+11reb+2ast, S.Daly 13+2reb+3ast, D.Nash 11+1reb, S.Jamie 10+2ast
N.Adelaide R.: D.McDonald 25+6ast, K.McCalop 21+14reb+1ast, C.Noah 10+1ast, A.Akech 9+7reb+2ast, H.Riley 8+2reb+2ast, D.Carlisle 7+9rebgschID: 1066113
Woodville W. - Southern T. 90-84
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (0-12) lost to sixth ranked Woodville Warriors (7-5) in Flinders Park 84-90 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Woodville Warriors forced 23 Noarlunga City Southern Tigers turnovers. American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) notched 38 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman David Humphries (193-1991, college: LMU) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Stepney attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Woodville Warriors' coach Scott Whitmore used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 17 points and 16 rebounds by forward Apiok Dau (-1999) did not help to save the game for Noarlunga City Southern Tigers. Guard Alexander Dickeson (-2007) added 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Four Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. Woodville Warriors moved-up to fifth place, which they share with N.Adelaide R. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: J.Stepney 38+6reb+3ast, D.Humphries 13+6reb+5ast, B.Ficken 7+3reb+1ast, J.Jackson 7+9reb+2ast, O.Cooper 6+1reb+5ast, D.McKee 6
Southern T.: D.Alexander 23+7reb+4ast, D.Apiok 17+16reb+3ast, T.Jett 12+4reb+1ast, J.Fabian 11+2reb+3ast, A.Green 9+8reb+3ast, M.Awak 6+3reb+2astgschID: 1066114
Group NBL1 EastSydney C. - Inner WB 71-104
Everything went according to plan when second ranked Bulls (12-2) outplayed 11th ranked Sydney City Comets (6-8) in Alexandria 104-71 on Saturday. Bulls outrebounded Sydney City Comets 46-32 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized New Zealand guard Tony Tolovae (196-1992) notched 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American power forward Chris Bryant (203-1992, college: Miami, OH) supported him with 24 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by Archie Woodhill (206-2001) did not help to save the game for Sydney City Comets. Point guard Matthew Wacher (180-2003) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bulls maintains second position with 12-2 record having just 2 victories less than leader Frankston B., which they share with Gold Coast R. Sydney City Comets lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: T.Tolovae 35+6reb+1ast, C.Bryant 24+5reb, B.Morrow 18+3reb+2ast, B.Kaylan 9+6reb+5ast, H.Alex 7+9reb+3ast, T.Nicko 7+3reb+4ast
Sydney C.: W.Archie 16+6reb+1ast, A.Kleine 11, J.Crnogorac 9+5reb, I.Faithfull 9+3reb+4ast, W.Matthew 7+5reb+8ast, A.Isaac 6+2reb+1astgschID: 1065626
Canberra G. - Penrith P. 101-85
There was no surprise when 14th ranked Panthers (3-11) lost on the road to sixth ranked Canberra Gunners (9-4) 101-85 on Saturday. Canberra Gunners looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard James Toohey (188-1998, college: SVSU) notched 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) supported him with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by forward Jaedyn Fetui-Faamoe (192-2003) did not help to save the game for Panthers. Point guard Pranaya Sakya (176-1992) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Five Canberra Gunners and four Panthers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Canberra Gunners have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Perth R. and Wyndham D. Panthers lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: A.Clarke 21+1reb+4ast, J.Toohey 21+7reb+5ast, G.Morison 13+12reb+3ast, P.Badalassi 11+7reb+1ast, S.Lachlan 11+2reb+2ast, P.Cameron 10+5reb+2ast
Penrith P.: F.Jaedyn 19+8reb+1ast, S.Pranaya 13+5reb+3ast, R.Tomas 13+5reb+3ast, F.Caleb 12+1reb, P.Ryan 7+2reb, S.Brodie 7+1astgschID: 1065627
Albury W.B. - BA CoE 88-100
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Excellence (15-1) beat 9th ranked Bandits (7-8) in Albury 100-88 on Saturday. Excellence outrebounded Bandits 45-30 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. John Furphy (-2004) notched 19 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and international forward Alex Toohey (201-2004) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) did not help to save the game for Bandits. American center Mike Parks Jr (206-1997, college: Memphis, agency: Haylett Sports) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Five Excellence and four Bandits players scored in double figures. Excellence have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Bandits dropped to the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Lakeside L.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: F.John 19+9reb+1ast, T.Alex 18+7reb+1ast, J.Akira 17+1ast, H.Ben 13+5reb+4ast, B.Bowyn 13+10reb+1ast, O.James 10+9reb+1ast
Albury W.B.: L.Cummings 21+7reb+4ast, J.Coleman 17+7reb+2ast, M.Parks Jr. 17+8reb+2ast, W.Dylan 16+2reb+3ast, J.Cincurak 7+4reb+2ast, S.Lochlainn 4+1rebgschID: 1065628
Cent.Coast C. - Manly Warr. 72-79
There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Crusaders (3-10) lost to fifteenth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (3-12) in Terrigal 72-79 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outrebounded Crusaders 50-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Maxim Nesterov (198-2000) supported him with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Eldridge is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 4 assists by American point guard Aaron Ajay Lawton (184-1994, college: Indianapolis) did not help to save the game for Crusaders. Forward James Trustum (197-1992) added 11 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Crusaders' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles maintains fifteenth position with 3-12 record, which they share with Dandenong R. Crusaders lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with SW Slammers and Blackburn V.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: M.Eldridge 22+19reb+3ast, N.Maxim 20+7reb+5ast, M.Aku 14+5reb+1ast, K.Carlos 13+6reb+2ast, V.Stefan 8+3reb+1ast, M.Evans 2+8reb+3ast
Cent.Coast C.: A.Ajay Lawton 22+3reb+4ast, J.Trustum 11+11reb+1ast, T.McGann 11+3reb, W.Bates 9+3reb+2ast, C.Luke 6+4reb+3ast, B.Alex 5+2reb+1astgschID: 1065629
Illawarra H. 2 - Newcastle F. 97-68
There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Hawks (7-7) rolled over higher ranked Falcons (8-6) in Wollongong 97-68 on Saturday. Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons' 38. Hawks forced 20 Falcons turnovers and outrebounded them 51-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. Guard William Hickey (194-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Harry Morris (198-2002) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) did not help to save the game for Falcons. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) added 11 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hawks moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Falcons dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: H.William 22+16reb+5ast, M.Harry 19+7reb+2ast, P.Noah 18+8reb, T.Coenraad 14+3reb+3ast, G.Samuel 9+4reb, P.Aaron 5+1reb+1ast
Newcastle F.: A.Gaines 19+7reb+2ast, A.Clinton 16, R.Beisty 11+10reb+3ast, R.Nottage 6+5reb, G.Jaidyn 4+2reb+1ast, L.Mason 4+4rebgschID: 1065630
Maitland M. - Bankstown B. 99-82
Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Bankstown Bruins (3-11) lost to eighth ranked Mustangs (8-6) in Maitland 82-99 on Saturday. Mustangs dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bankstown Bruins' 38. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) notched 30 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) supported him with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 29 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists by guard Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WT) did not help to save the game for Bankstown Bruins. Guard Dragan Elkaz (196-1999, college: UC Riverside) added 13 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four Bankstown Bruins players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mustangs have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Bankstown Bruins keep the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: W.Cranston-Lown 30+5reb+3ast, J.Hunter 11+2reb, P.Billy 10+7reb+1ast, K.Harley 9+5reb+2ast, G.Matt 9+5reb, D.Millburn 7+4reb+3ast
Bankstown B.: H.Blankley 29+17reb+8ast, D.Elkaz 13+2reb+4ast, S.Joshua 12+3reb, K.Shannon 10+2reb+4ast, J.McWilliams 7+5reb, A.Aqeel 6gschID: 1065631
Sutherland S. - Hornsby S. 85-73
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Sutherland Sharks (11-4) defeated at home bottom-ranked Spiders (0-15) 85-73 on Saturday. Sutherland Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jordan Mitchell (186-1995, college: BENUM) notched 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the other American import Marquel Beasley (196-1993, college: Fort Lewis) supported him with 6 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 4 steals by point guard Moses Bartley (166-2003) did not help to save the game for Spiders. Samoan-Lebanese guard Shareef Saipaia (-1999) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sutherland Sharks have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: J.Mitchell 19+7reb+6ast, D.Gak 16+3reb, G.Gerlach 11+7reb+5ast, N.Callum 11+2reb+2ast, A.Cabrera 10+3reb+3ast, L.Angus 7+6reb+1ast
Hornsby S.: B.Moses 21+3reb+1ast, M.Caleb 11+1reb, M.Peitok 10+6reb+2ast, P.Fraser 10+8reb, S.Shareef 9+6reb+8ast, B.White 8+7reb+1astgschID: 1065632
Hills H. - Norths B. 88-93
There was no surprise when 7th ranked Hills Hornets (8-6) lost to third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (11-3) in Baulkham Hills 88-93 on Saturday. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183-1998, college: Azusa Pacific) notched 27 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and point guard Michael Yoong (175-2002) supported him with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 21 points by American forward Shawn Montague (198-1997, college: SNHU) did not help to save the game for Hills Hornets. Liam Moss (-1998) added 20 points and 5 steals for lost side. Five Norths Soul Sports Bears and four Hills Hornets players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Norths Soul Sports Bears keep a position of league leader, which they share with Rockingham F. and Frankston B. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: B.Rymer 27+3reb+6ast, Y.Michael 18+8reb+8ast, L.Holey 12+9reb, M.Robert 11+2reb, M.Golding 10+13reb+4ast, M.Lucas 10+1reb+1ast
Hills H.: S.Montague 21+2reb+1ast, M.Liam 20+3reb+1ast, O.Saxon 11+3reb+3ast, B.Kearins 11+4reb+3ast, P.Brotherson 7+3reb+3ast, F.Marvin 5+2astgschID: 1065633
BA CoE - Newcastle F. 112-83
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Excellence (15-1) crushed 6th ranked Falcons (8-6) in Canberra 112-83 on Sunday. Excellence made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Excellence outrebounded Falcons 42-28 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Guard Kye Savage (186-2005) notched 28 points to lead the effort and swingman Ben Henshall (195-2004) supported him with 19 points and 6 assists. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Reed Nottage (198, college: CBU) did not help to save the game for Falcons. American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Excellence have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Falcons dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: S.Kye 28+1ast, F.John 19+3reb, H.Ben 19+3reb+6ast, T.Alex 11+7reb+3ast, B.Bowyn 10+10reb+4ast, B.Harry 10+2reb+1ast
Newcastle F.: R.Nottage 18+5reb+5ast, A.Gaines 18+5reb+1ast, R.Beisty 12+5reb+4ast, T.Akamarmoi 8+3reb, T.Dawson 7+5reb, L.Mason 6+1reb+1astgschID: 1065634
Group NBL1 NorthNGC Seahawks - RedCity R. 99-97
Very expected game when 15th ranked Roar (2-11) was edged by ninth ranked Seahawks (6-5) in Runaway Bay 99-97 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guard Aiden Krause (193-2000, college: UC Irvine) notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American guard Wesley Harris (203-1997, college: Tennessee St.) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Even 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by point guard Nelson Larkins (180-1996) did not help to save the game for Roar. American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans, agency: One Motive Sports) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Five Seahawks and four Roar players scored in double figures. Roar's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Seahawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Roar lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. Seahawks will meet at home higher ranked Salties (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Roar will play against South West Metro Pirates (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
NGC Seahawks: W.Harris 21+8reb+2ast, A.Krause 21+8reb+6ast, J.Duach 20+1reb+1ast, B.Bayles 18+1reb+7ast, M.Majok 12+7reb+1ast, D.Gurney 4+4reb+1ast
RedCity R.: N.Larkins 24+6reb+7ast, J.Key 17+6reb+2ast, K.Bishop 13+6reb+2ast, J.Molnar 12+3reb+1ast, J.Mumtaz 10+3reb+3ast, M.Poulain 10+3reb+1astgschID: 1065780
SD Spartans - Ipswich F. 83-99
Very predictable result when third ranked Ipswich Force (10-3) won against on the road 11th ranked Brisbane Spartans (5-8) 99-83 on Saturday. The former international guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) notched 27 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and naturalized American forward Kyrin Galloway (203-1999, college: UNCG) supported him with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Ipswich Force's coach Christopher Riches used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists by guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) did not help to save the game for Brisbane Spartans. Forward Andre Ugrinic (193-1995) added 15 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Five Ipswich Force and four Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Ipswich Force have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record having just one point less than leader Frankston B., which they share with Geraldton B. and Eltham W. Brisbane Spartans lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Brisbane C.. Ipswich Force will meet Mackay Meteors (#6) on the road in the next round. Brisbane Spartans will play against Rip City (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 27+4reb+7ast, M.Hodgson 22+7reb, G.Jaylin 17+6reb+4ast, K.Galloway 16+13reb+2ast, C.Goldfinch 10+3reb, J.Ralph 5+4reb+4ast
SD Spartans: K.Sapwell 33+2reb+4ast, A.Ugrinic 15+8reb+1ast, D.Kian 11+9reb+2ast, G.Akoldah 10+6reb+1ast, F.Krslovic 9+10reb+3ast, J.Allen 5+3reb+2astgschID: 1065781
USC Rip - Gold Coast R. 97-120
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Rip City (5-6) was outscored by second ranked Rollers (12-2) in Sippy Downs 120-97 on Saturday. Rollers made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) notched a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) to lead the effort and the former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) supported him with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists. Rollers' coach Anthony Petrie felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 45 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists by naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) did not help to save the game for Rip City. The former international guard Matthew Kenyon (196-1998) added 22 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Rollers have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having just 2 victories less than leader Frankston B., which they share with Inner WB. Loser Rip City dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. Rollers will meet at home Salties (#5) in the next round. Rip City will play against Brisbane Spartans (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: T.Blanchfield 41+15reb+5ast, P.Le Gassick 26+4reb+3ast, J.Cadee 24+5reb+14ast, J.Eustace 9+2reb, K.Elijah 8+3reb+2ast, T.Cameron 8+7reb+2ast
USC Rip: K.Noi 45+13reb+4ast, M.Kenyon 22+12reb+10ast, L.Ilton 10+4reb+2ast, C.Shervill 8+2reb+2ast, J.Tueta 7+2reb+2ast, B.Wood 3+3reb+5astgschID: 1065782
Mackay M. - Logan T. 83-96
Everything went according to plan when first ranked Thunder (12-1) defeated on the road 5th ranked Mackay Meteors (7-6) 96-83 on Saturday. Thunder outrebounded Mackay Meteors 41-28 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Shaun Bruce (190-1991) supported him with 14 points and 13 assists. Even 22 points by guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) did not help to save the game for Mackay Meteors. American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Five Thunder and four Mackay Meteors players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Thunder have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Loser Mackay Meteors keep the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Kalamunda ES and Darwin S.. Thunder will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mackay Meteors will play against Ipswich Force (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: M.Deng 23+11reb+4ast, M.Boston 21+4reb+4ast, S.Bruce 14+4reb+13ast, M.Jean-Luc 12+4reb, P.Elijah 11+1reb, T.Howard 10+11reb
Mackay M.: I.White 22+4reb+3ast, B.Rasmussen 15+5reb+2ast, T.Williams 14+5reb+4ast, S.Temara 14+3reb+1ast, I.Lee 9+3reb+4ast, M.Kye 5+1rebgschID: 1065783
SC Phoenix - Brisbane C. 92-100
There was an upset when higher ranked Phoenix (6-6) lost to thirteenth ranked Brisbane Capitals (5-8) in Cotton Tree 92-100 on Saturday. Forward Malok Majak (196-2000) notched 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) supported him with 18 points and 5 assists. Four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Brisbane Capitals' coach Kirron Byrne used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 25 points and 15 rebounds by naturalized New Zealand Jonathan Janssen (205-1995, college: HPU) did not help to save the game for Phoenix. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) added 28 points for lost side. Brisbane Capitals have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with SD Spartans. Loser Phoenix dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Cairns M. and Northside W.. Brisbane Capitals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane Roar.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: M.Malok 24+5reb+2ast, T.Lakes 20+5reb+1ast, L.Dent 18+4reb+5ast, J.Moors 12+12reb+2ast, P.Geordan 8+5reb, T.Soong 7+3reb+4ast
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 28+3reb+1ast, J.Janssen 25+15reb+3ast, M.Bragg 21+2reb+4ast, M.Kerle 8+3reb, K.Shastri 7+7reb+3ast, S.Liam 2+2rebgschID: 1065784
Darwin S. - Townsville H. 102-84
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Salties (7-6) beat 14th ranked Townsville Heat (3-11) in Darwin 102-84 on Saturday. Salties forced 24 Townsville Heat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international swingman Makuach Maluachx (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) notched 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the former international guard Sean Macdonald (185-2000) supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by power forward Luca Yates (208-2004, college: Barry) did not help to save the game for Townsville Heat. Guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) added 23 points for lost side. Five Salties and four Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Salties went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Mackay M. and Kalamunda ES. Townsville Heat lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Salties will meet Seahawks (#7) in the next round. Townsville Heat will play against Phoenix (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Darwin S.: M.Maluachx 27+7reb+6ast, F.Viliami 14+6reb+1ast, J.Jamerson 13+6reb+5ast, D.Riak 12+3reb+1ast, S.Macdonald 11+6reb+9ast, J.Spiers 8+2reb+1ast
Townsville H.: E.Betts 23+3reb+1ast, L.Yates 20+10reb, M.Rees 10+3reb+4ast, M.Cedar 10+5reb+7ast, R.Peachey 6+3reb+1ast, R.Kane 4+3reb+2astgschID: 1065785
Group NBL1 SouthGeelong S. - Knox R. 79-97
Very expected game when 10th ranked Geelong Supercats (6-7) lost at home to fourth ranked Knox Raiders (11-4) 97-79 on Saturday. Knox Raiders made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Knox Raiders outrebounded Geelong Supercats 40-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) notched 15 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Austin Rapp (202-2005) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even 21 points and 9 rebounds by forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) did not help to save the game for Geelong Supercats. American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Five Knox Raiders and four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. Geelong Supercats' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Knox Raiders have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Geelong Supercats lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Warwick S.. Knox Raiders will meet Spectres (#5) in the next round. Geelong Supercats will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: R.Austin 18+6reb, M.Peatling 15+9reb+2ast, M.Akec 14+2reb+4ast, W.Stewart Jr 14+7reb+1ast, N.Bailey 13+3reb+2ast, K.Feagin 10+2reb+9ast
Geelong S.: G.Blagojevic 21+9reb+2ast, H.Gabe 16+5reb+3ast, D.Gatlin 16+5reb+4ast, N.Velasquez 13+2ast, H.Liam 5+2reb, M.Jack 4+1rebgschID: 1065964
Ballarat M. - Sandringham S. 87-99
Very predictable result when fourth ranked Sabres (11-4) won against 12th ranked Ballarat Miners (6-8) in Wendouree 99-87 on Saturday. Sabres made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Sabres outrebounded Ballarat Miners 44-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) notched 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) to lead the effort and naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-1996, college: LeMoyne) supported him with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. Even 31 points and 6 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) by guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Ballarat Miners. Naturalized British swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sabres have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 27+5reb+5ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 24+5reb, D.Barlow 17+5reb+2ast, B.Campbell 13+6reb+5ast, D.Pineau 10+16reb+3ast, K.Tom 6+7reb+4ast
Ballarat M.: D.Jack 31+4reb+6ast, A.Thoseby 17+6reb+1ast, T.Rudolph 13+6reb+2ast, D.Zachery 8+4reb, N.Pozoglou 7+5reb+1ast, M.Cody 4+2reb+3astgschID: 1065965
Hobart C. - Ringwood H. 93-80
Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Ringwood Hawks (4-10) lost to twelfth ranked Chargers (7-7) in Hobart 80-93 on Saturday. Forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) supported him with 26 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Kyle Daggett (198-1999, college: Shepherd) did not help to save the game for Ringwood Hawks. His fellow American import guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC, agency: IceBasket) added 14 points and 4 assists for lost side. Five Chargers and four Ringwood Hawks players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chargers moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Ringwood Hawks lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Camberwell. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: S.McDaniel 26+6reb+1ast, D.Watson 16+2reb+3ast, R.Jacob 14+16reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 13+5reb+5ast, M.Karena 12+5reb+4ast, G.Harry 5
Ringwood H.: K.Daggett 17+10reb+2ast, J.Lawton 14+4reb+4ast, S.Harrison 14+2reb+1ast, A.Sturt 10+1reb, M.Fennell 10+3reb+1ast, S.Clarke 7+7reb+1astgschID: 1065966
Nunawading S. - Diamond V.E. 105-80
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Spectres (9-5) outplayed 8th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (7-7) in East Burwood 105-80 on Saturday. Spectres outrebounded Diamond Valley Eagles 53-38 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Will Carius (201, college: W.Illinois) notched 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Kingsley Box (196-2001, college: SUU) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Spectres players scored in double figures. Even 32 points and 6 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) by forward BJ Symons (-1998) did not help to save the game for Diamond Valley Eagles. American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Spectres have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Keysborough C. and Melbourne Uni. Diamond Valley Eagles lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Spectres will meet at home league's second-placed Knox Raiders in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#6) in Mt Gambier and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: W.Carius 37+8reb+3ast, J.Gibbs 14+6reb+1ast, K.Box 14+10reb+3ast, D.Baxter 10+9reb+2ast, J.Geer 9+3reb+3ast, T.Nicolas 8+13reb+1ast
Diamond V.E.: S.BJ 32+6reb, M.Worthy 16+7reb+1ast, C.Joel 8+3reb, J.Perry 7+4reb+1ast, N.Manyang 6+2reb, K.Erik 4+4reb+3astgschID: 1065967
Bendigo B. - Waverley F. 80-97
There was no surprise when 14th ranked Bendigo Braves (6-8) lost at home to eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (8-6) 97-80 on Saturday. American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) to lead the effort and the other American import point guard AJ Harris (175-1996, college: NM State) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) did not help to save the game for Bendigo Braves. American guard Christiaan Jones (196-1998, college: Stetson) added 11 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Four Waverley Falcons and five Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Waverley Falcons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.Stith 30+15reb+4ast, D.Kernich-Drew 15+2reb+2ast, A.Harris 13+6reb+6ast, B.Lewis 11+2reb+2ast, J.Heath 10+1reb+2ast, T.Forsyth 8+5reb
Bendigo B.: L.Mayen 26+8reb+1ast, B.Johnson 15+2reb+2ast, R.Luke 13+3reb+1ast, S.Billy 12+4reb, C.Jones 11+9reb, S.Lachlan 3gschID: 1065968
Eltham W. - Casey C. 114-66
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Eltham Wildcats (10-3) crushed at home 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-11) 114-66 on Saturday. Eltham Wildcats shot 60.6 percent from the field. Eltham Wildcats outrebounded Cavaliers 42-29 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. Eltham Wildcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Cavaliers' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Eltham Wildcats made 7 blocks. The former international guard Angus Glover (192-1998) notched a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and power forward Callum Dalton (207-2000) supported him with 29 points. Four Eltham Wildcats players scored in double figures. Eltham Wildcats' coach Craig Stratford felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by Canadian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) did not help to save the game for Cavaliers. Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson, agency: Helping Ballers) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Eltham Wildcats have an impressive five-game winning streak. Despite that victory Eltham Wildcats went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Geraldton B. and Ipswich F. Cavaliers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: C.Dalton 29+4reb+1ast, A.Glover 18+13reb+10ast, J.Sykes 18+6reb+1ast, F.Owen 13+3reb+3ast, C.Nai 9+4reb, S.Short 9+6reb+8ast
Casey C.: S.Djitte 17+6reb+1ast, P.Emilien 17+6reb+1ast, B.Dylan 10+1ast, M.Perry 7+3reb+5ast, T.Blake 6+3reb, N.Frost 6+8reb+1astgschID: 1065969
Keilor T. - Dandenong R. 84-81
Very expected game when 19th ranked Dandenong Rangers (3-12) were edged by eleventh ranked Thunder (7-7) in Melbourne 84-81 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American forward William Jenkins III (201-1996, college: Virginia Union) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Robbie Heath (190-1998, college: Pepperdine) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Five Thunder players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by power forward Deng Puoch (203-1999) did not help to save the game for Dandenong Rangers. Guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) added 20 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Thunder have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Dandenong Rangers dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Manly Warr.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: R.Heath 18+5reb+1ast, W.Jenkins III 17+12reb+3ast, C.Riak 15+6reb+1ast, K.Kuany 11+5reb+3ast, E.Wardlow 10+2reb+7ast, Z.Triplett 5+6reb+3ast
Dandenong R.: P.Deng 26+6reb, J.Roberts 20+10reb+2ast, J.Ghee 13+5reb+3ast, B.Harrison 7+2reb+1ast, D.Elijah 6+6reb+3ast, R.James 4+2reb+1astgschID: 1065970
NW Tasmania - Frankston B. 69-76
Very predictable result when first ranked Frankston Blues (11-3) won against 11th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (6-8) in Ulverstone 76-69 on Saturday. Forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 20 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international swingman Brad Newley (198-1985) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Frankston Blues players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 18 rebounds by American swingman Sekou Sylla (196, college: Towson) did not help to save the game for NW Tasmania Thunder. Swingman Joe Chilcott (193-1996) added 16 points for lost side. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Frankston Blues have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record, which they share with Rockingham F. and Norths B. Loser NW Tasmania Thunder dropped to the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: D.Trist 20+20reb+3ast, B.Newley 15+6reb+2ast, I.Hadziomerovic 12+9reb+1ast, L.Barker 11+5reb+6ast, L.Barker 9+1reb+1ast, J.Evans 6+3reb
NW Tasmania: S.Sylla 17+18reb+3ast, J.Chilcott 16+4reb+2ast, B.Woolley 9+2reb+2ast, V.Daniels 8+4reb+2ast, T.Armstrong 7+4reb+2ast, F.Eli 3+2rebgschID: 1065971
Melbourne T. - Ballarat M. 106-88
There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Ballarat Miners (6-8) lost to fifteenth ranked Tigers (5-9) in Melbourne 88-106 on Sunday. Tigers shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Ballarat Miners' players. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) notched 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Taj Chehhal (188-2001) supported him with 22 points. Tigers' coach Andrew Gaze used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds by American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) did not help to save the game for Ballarat Miners. Guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) added 22 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tigers moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Goldfields G. and Kilsyth C. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 36+8reb+6ast, C.Taj 22+1reb+2ast, R.Simankevicius 11+3reb+1ast, M.Callan 10+12reb+3ast, F.Von Hofe 10, M.Wearne 8+2reb+3ast
Ballarat M.: D.Jack 22+2reb+4ast, T.Rudolph 21+13reb, A.Thoseby 18+4reb, N.Pozoglou 14+6reb+2ast, D.Zachery 6+1reb, M.Cody 5+2astgschID: 1065972
Bendigo B. - Casey C. 78-65
Everything went according to plan when fourteenth ranked Bendigo Braves (6-8) defeated at home 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-11) 78-65 on Sunday. Center Billy Smythe (-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Luke Rosendale (-2001) supported him with 21 points and 4 assists. Four Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds by center Nathan Frost (203-1998, college: Central CC) did not help to save the game for Cavaliers. Canadian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Bendigo Braves moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Cavaliers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: R.Luke 21+2reb+4ast, S.Billy 19+10reb+1ast, B.Johnson 14+5reb+5ast, C.Jones 10+6reb+2ast, L.Mayen 9+4reb+1ast, M.Dylan 3+2reb+1ast
Casey C.: P.Bungei 20+4reb+1ast, P.Emilien 16+7reb+3ast, N.Frost 14+15reb+1ast, J.Perry 6+5reb+1ast, M.Perry 5+4reb+3ast, T.Blake 4+6reb+2astgschID: 1065973
Keilor T. - Geelong S. 106-104
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 10th ranked Geelong Supercats (6-7) were edged by eleventh ranked Thunder (7-7) in Melbourne 106-104 on Sunday. Strangely Geelong Supercats outrebounded Thunder 48-36 including 16 on the offensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) notched 28 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward William Jenkins III (201-1996, college: Virginia Union) supported him with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) did not help to save the game for Geelong Supercats. American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Thunder have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Geelong Supercats lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Warwick S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: K.Kuany 28+6reb, C.Riak 18+4reb+1ast, R.Heath 15+3reb+5ast, W.Jenkins III 13+10reb+3ast, O.Hayes-Brown 12+8reb+2ast, Z.Triplett 10+2reb+1ast
Geelong S.: H.Gabe 29+2ast, G.Blagojevic 22+15reb+4ast, D.Gatlin 18+10reb+6ast, N.Velasquez 16+5reb+4ast, M.Hicks 14+13reb+4ast, H.Liam 3+1rebgschID: 1065974
Waverley F. - Kilsyth C. 93-90
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (8-6) edged 15th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (5-9) in Mount Waverley 93-90 on Sunday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Waverley Falcons made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) supported him with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Even 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) did not help to save the game for Kilsyth Cobras. Swingman Benjamin Ursich (196-1996, college: Augusta) added 21 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Five Waverley Falcons and four Kilsyth Cobras players scored in double figures. Kilsyth Cobras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Waverley Falcons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Kilsyth Cobras lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Melbourne T. and Goldfields G.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.Stith 26+15reb+3ast, D.Kernich-Drew 18+1reb+2ast, M.Harper 13+3reb, T.Forsyth 12+11reb+1ast, A.Harris 10+3reb+5ast, J.Heath 7+2reb+1ast
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 23+7reb+5ast, B.Ursich 21+6reb+3ast, C.Galbreath 18+5reb, J.Ahale 15+7reb+4ast, A.MacMillan 9+5reb+4ast, M.Dielemans 4+3reb+3astgschID: 1065975
Sandringham S. - Melbourne T. 99-74
Very expected game when 15th ranked Tigers (5-9) were smashed by fourth ranked Sabres (11-4) in Cheltenham 99-74 on Thursday. Sabres outrebounded Tigers 55-26 including a 43-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Dane Pineau (206-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) supported him with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Sabres players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 5 assists by forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) did not help to save the game for Tigers. Forward Felix Von Hofe (196-1993, college: EWU) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sabres have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Tigers dropped to the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Goldfields G. and Kilsyth C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: B.Campbell 21+3reb+3ast, B.Ayre 19+6reb+8ast, D.Pineau 17+19reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 12+3reb+2ast, K.Tom 7+9reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 7+2reb+1ast
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 18+3reb+5ast, F.Von Hofe 12+5reb, M.Wearne 11+2reb+2ast, M.Gaze 8+5reb+3ast, M.Callan 8+5reb+1ast, B.Bak 6+1rebgschID: 1065976
Group NBL1 WestGoldfields G. - Cockburn C. 85-97
Everything could happen in Kalgoorlie at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Cougars and 11th ranked Giants had identical 5-8 record. But Giants were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Hamilton Hill 97-85 on Saturday night. Cougars forced 19 Giants turnovers. Swingman Gavin Field (202-1989, college: UWG) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Keegan Phillips (198-2003) supported him with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by guard Damon Ballantyne (194-1990, college: GMC) did not help to save the game for Giants. American Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) added 18 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cougars have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain tenth position with 6-8 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Giants lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Melbourne T. and Kilsyth C.. Cougars will meet higher ranked Senators (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Giants will play against Magic in Mandurah and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: G.Field 30+10reb+4ast, P.Keegan 23+8reb+1ast, H.Josh 22+4reb+2ast, T.Benning 12+3reb+5ast, C.Alexander 6+11reb+3ast, S.Kaidon 4+1reb+2ast
Goldfields G.: D.Ballantyne 23+5reb+1ast, L.Smith 18+9reb+1ast, M.Malek 14+6reb, J.Reid 12+7reb+3ast, K.Anguik 8+4reb+3ast, M.Dupree 8+5reb+2astgschID: 1066232
Rockingham F. - SW Slammers 117-62
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Flames as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Flames smashed 13th ranked Slammers in Rockingham 117-62. Flames forced 22 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 53-36 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Slammers' players. 24 personal fouls committed by Slammers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Devondrick Walker (196-1992, college: A&M-Commerce) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized American guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: WBU) contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Canadian forward Ben Stevens (206-1999, college: Laurier) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 18 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Slammers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flames have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Frankston B. and Norths B. Slammers at the other side dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Blackburn V. and Cent.Coast C.. Slammers will play next round against Giants trying to get back on the winning streak. Flames will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Suns in Kalamunda.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: D.Walker 26+8reb+4ast, M.Nelson 17+4reb+5ast, J.Beard 14+7reb+2ast, J.Combs 14+3reb+3ast, T.Durnin 11+11reb+1ast, E.Rivar 10+1reb
SW Slammers: B.Tuach 18+6reb, B.Stevens 15+15reb+1ast, M.Wugol 9+3reb+1ast, C.Xavier 6+2reb+2ast, H.Riley 4, C.Richardson 3+2reb+1astgschID: 1066233
Goldfields G. - Geraldton B. 86-100
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Giants (5-9) lost to fourth ranked Buccaneers (10-3) in Kalgoorlie 86-100 on Sunday. Buccaneers outrebounded Giants 49-32 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) notched 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (201-1999) supported him with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Buccaneers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by American Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) did not help to save the game for Giants. His fellow American import guard Michael Dupree (185, college: Northwest) added 18 points and 5 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Buccaneers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Eltham W. and Ipswich F. Giants lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Melbourne T. and Kilsyth C.. Buccaneers will meet at home Wanneroo (#6) in the next round. Giants will play against Magic (#14) in Mandurah and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: S.Stewart 22+7reb+4ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 18+9reb+4ast, M.Meunier 17+4reb+4ast, F.Klasztorny 17+6reb+2ast, R.Blanchett 11+6reb+2ast, N.Johny 6+7reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: L.Smith 21+8reb, M.Dupree 18+4reb+5ast, D.Ballantyne 16+2reb+5ast, K.Anguik 13+8reb+5ast, M.Malek 12+4reb+3ast, J.Reid 6+3reb+2astgschID: 1066234
Mandurah M. - East Perth E. 100-76
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fourteenth ranked Magic (1-13) outplayed 13th ranked Eagles (3-13) in Mandurah 100-76 on Monday. Magic forced 24 Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Eagles' players. American DeQuan Abrom (188-1996, college: Belm.Abbey) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the other American import forward Ray Turner (206-1990, college: Texas A&M) supported him with 24 points and 17 rebounds. Five Magic players scored in double figures. Even 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Taylor Young (190-1990, college: WPU) did not help to save the game for Eagles. Jarrad Anastasio (199-1997) added 18 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Magic maintains fourteenth position with 1-13 record. Loser Eagles keep the thirteenth place with 13 games lost. Magic will meet at home higher ranked Giants (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eagles will play against Senators and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: D.Abrom 29+7reb+10ast, R.Turner 24+17reb+2ast, C.Bobbitt 23+6reb+1ast, C.Kyle 10+2reb+3ast, I.Abergut 10+2reb+1ast, C.Jayden 3
East Perth E.: T.Young 22+5reb+5ast, A.Jarrad 18+12reb+1ast, L.Roberts 12+11reb+1ast, S.Noah 8+5reb+1ast, J.King 7+2reb+1ast, N.Hightower 3+1reb+1astgschID: 1079705
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