Recap of latest State Leagues games

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game between third ranked Brisbane Spartans (5-2) and fifth ranked Ipswich Force (4-2) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Brisbane Spartans were defeated by Ipswich Force in Booval 80-70. Ipswich Force made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game, while Brisbane Spartans only scored six points from the stripe. International guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) stepped up and scored 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and Mitchell Poulain chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Tamuri Wigness (184-2) with 8 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Brisbane Spartans' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Ipswich Force maintains fifth place in League with 4-2 record. Brisbane Spartans at the other side keep the third position with two games lost. Ipswich Force are looking forward to face Rip City (#8) in Sippy Downs in the next round. Brisbane Spartans will play at home against Toowoomba Mountaineers (#7) and are hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Roar's (#1, 6-0) victory against 4th placed Phoenix (4-2) 103-84. Guard William McDowell-White (196-98, college: Fresno St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Harrison Froling accounted for 23 points and 18 rebounds. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) came up with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Phoenix in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Roar maintains first place in League with 6-0 record. Phoenix at the other side keeps the fourth position with two games lost. Roar will play against Toowoomba Mountaineers (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Phoenix will play against Rip City in Sippy Downs and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very significant was Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' (#1, 8-1) victory against second-best Norths Soul Sports Bears (6-3) 82-72. The best player for the winners was Cale Bulgin who scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jordan Hunter who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles maintains first place in League with 8-1 record. Loser Norths Soul Sports Bears dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very significant was Senators' (#1, 11-1) victory against 3rd placed Lightning (8-4) 97-70. It was a good game for Justin King who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Lightning's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Senators maintains first place in League with 11-1 record. Lightning at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Senators' next round opponent will be Flames (#7) in Rockingham which should be theoretically another easy game. Lightning will play at home against Redbacks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Local Leagues top team - Senators (11-1) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Eagles (3-9) in Morley 103-74. Justin King stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Eagles' coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Senators maintains first place in League with 11-1 record. Loser Eagles keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. Senators will face Flames (#7) in Rockingham in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Eagles will play on the road against Giants (#8) in Kalgoorlie and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9:
In League Logan T. lost to Brisbane C. on the opponent's court 105-116. Northside W. outscored Toowoomba M. in a home game 91-53. Winless NGC Seahawks was rolled over SW Metro P. on the road 90-46. Inner WB defeated Hills H. on its own court 88-71. Kalamunda E.S. was smashed by Perry Lakes H. in Floreat 95-75. Joondalup W. was destroyed by Lakeside L. at home 62-83. Rockingham F. outscored Mandurah M. on the opponent's court 119-54. Geraldton B. recorded a loss to Willetton T. in a home game 71-77. Joondalup W. defeated SW Slammers on the road 79-67. Goldfields G. were beaten by Perth R. on its own court 61-75. Mandurah M. lost to Cockburn C. in Hamilton Hill 63-75.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points by Jonathon Mines of SW Metro P..

Group QBL

Brisbane C. - Logan T. 116-105

Very expected game when 10th ranked Thunder (1-5) was defeated on the road by bottom-ranked Brisbane Capitals (6-1) 116-105 on Saturday. Brisbane Capitals dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Thunder's 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Forward Jarred Bairstow (201-92, college: UCO) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and the former international guard Jason Cadee (186-91) chipped in 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Chris Cedar (188-88) with 29 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and forward Atem Bior (201, college: UTSA) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Thunder's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Brisbane Capitals maintains second place in League with 6-1 record having just thirteen point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Thunder dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Brisbane Capitals will face Rollers (#10) in Gold Coast in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Thunder will play on the road against Seahawks in Runaway Bay and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: J.Cadee 29+9reb+5ast, J.Bairstow 25+14reb+6ast, C.Goldfinch 14+10reb+1ast, T.Soong 13+4reb+3ast, A.Kopcikas 12+5reb+5ast, B.Wilson 7+7reb+3ast
Logan T.: C.Cedar 29+6reb+6ast, T.Ammar 20+7reb+3ast, A.Bior 18+15reb, M.Young 12+9reb+1ast, M.Cedar 11+8reb+4ast, M.Moses 6+2reb

Ipswich F. - SD Spartans 80-70

The game between third ranked Brisbane Spartans (5-2) and fifth ranked Ipswich Force (4-2) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Brisbane Spartans were defeated by Ipswich Force in Booval 80-70. Ipswich Force made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game, while Brisbane Spartans only scored six points from the stripe. International guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) stepped up and scored 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and Mitchell Poulain chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Tamuri Wigness (184-2) with 8 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-92, college: Boise St.) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Brisbane Spartans' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Ipswich Force maintains fifth place in League with 4-2 record. Brisbane Spartans at the other side keep the third position with two games lost. Ipswich Force are looking forward to face Rip City (#8) in Sippy Downs in the next round. Brisbane Spartans will play at home against Toowoomba Mountaineers (#7) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 35+8reb+3ast, M.Poulain 16+8reb+2ast, J.Ghee 9+6reb, J.Ralph 9+9reb+4ast, R.Jeffries 6+3reb+2ast, K.Bishop 2+6reb+1ast
SD Spartans: J.Derksen 14+3reb+1ast, A.Drmic 14+5reb+1ast, C.Dalton 9+6reb+4ast, W.Tamuri 8+11reb+8ast, T.Harrison 8+8reb+1ast, A.Jacob 6+2reb

Northside W. - Toowoomba M. 91-53

There was a surprise result in Taigum where eleventh ranked Northside Wizards (2-4) smashed higher ranked Toowoomba Mountaineers (3-4) 91-53 on Saturday. Northside Wizards dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Toowoomba Mountaineers' 36 and had 19 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Toowoomba Mountaineers only scored two points from the stripe. Northside Wizards forced 24 Toowoomba Mountaineers turnovers and outrebounded them 47-34 including 18 on the offensive glass. Northside Wizards looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Toowoomba Mountaineers' players. Cameron Thew stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Zach Williams-Hook chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Jakobe Hunter with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Joseph Johnson scored 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Northside Wizards moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Toowoomba Mountaineers dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Northside Wizards will face higher ranked South West Metro Pirates (#6) in Runcorn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: T.Cameron 19+13reb+5ast, Z.Williams-Hook 19+6reb+3ast, A.Jacob 11+1reb+2ast, L.Stewart 6+9reb+4ast, F.Lowrie 5+4reb+8ast, H.Burrow 5+4reb+4ast
Toowoomba M.: J.Joseph 10+3reb, A.Joshua 8+1reb+3ast, A.Yaak 6+3ast, H.Jakobe 6+5reb+6ast, W.Kresto 5+4reb+3ast, R.Patrick 4+3reb

SC Phoenix - RedCity R. 84-103

Very significant was Roar's (#1, 6-0) victory against 4th placed Phoenix (4-2) 103-84. Roar forced 19 Phoenix turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Guard William McDowell-White (196-98, college: Fresno St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and international center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) accounted for 23 points and 18 rebounds. Four Roar players scored in double figures. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) came up with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Maltese center Nelson Kahler (206-94, college: CSU-Pueblo) added 17 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Phoenix in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Roar maintains first place in League with 6-0 record. Phoenix at the other side keeps the fourth position with two games lost. Roar will play against Toowoomba Mountaineers (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Phoenix will play against Rip City in Sippy Downs and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: W.McDowell-White 28+11reb+7ast, D.McDowell-White 23+7reb+2ast, H.Froling 23+18reb+3ast, M.Jean-Luc 11+6reb, H.Gameren 9+5reb+5ast, G.Declan 5
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 31+8reb+4ast, N.Kahler 17+13reb+3ast, J.Janssen 16+14reb+1ast, B.Hooper 8+5reb+1ast, Z.Meehl 6+3reb+3ast, C.Ward 4+6reb

SW Metro P. - NGC Seahawks 90-46

Not a big story in a game in Runcorn where bottom-ranked Seahawks (0-7) were rolled over by seventh ranked South West Metro Pirates (4-4) 90-46 on Saturday. South West Metro Pirates forced 24 Seahawks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Seahawks' players. Naturalized Greek guard Jonathon Mines (193-91, college: NMHU) stepped up and scored 19 points for the winners and South Sudanese forward Atem Atem (203-91) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Wilson Page (208, college: St.Ambrose) with 8 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Mikael Willie (, college: Foothill CC) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. South West Metro Pirates moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Seahawks still closes the standings with seven games lost. South West Metro Pirates will face Northside Wizards (#9) in Taigum in the next round. Seahawks will play at home against Thunder and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: J.Mines 19+3reb+2ast, A.Atem 12+8reb+1ast, T.Krebs 11+3reb+6ast, D.Stefano 9+6reb+3ast, C.Pang 9+6reb+4ast, K.Woodfall 8+2reb+2ast
NGC Seahawks: M.Willie 11+2reb, W.Page 8+6reb+1ast, S.Joshua 6+1ast, L.Jesse 6+6reb, T.Loseli 4+4reb+3ast, D.Russell 4+8reb

Group Waratah

Manly Warr. - Norths Bears 82-72

Very significant was Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' (#1, 8-1) victory against second-best Norths Soul Sports Bears (6-3) 82-72. The best player for the winners was Cale Bulgin who scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Abe Bulgin chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Jordan Hunter (208-97, college: St.Mary's, CA) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and Joshua Chapman added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles maintains first place in League with 8-1 record. Loser Norths Soul Sports Bears dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: A.Bulgin 12+8reb, S.White 11+1reb+5ast, S.Froling 10+8reb+1ast, C.Bulgin 9+7reb+4ast, I.Faithfull 8+5reb+2ast, C.Jurlina 8+4reb+1ast
Norths Bears: J.Hunter 20+14reb+1ast, J.Chapman 13+7reb+1ast, A.Bose 10+5reb+2ast, L.Dent 9+6reb+3ast, T.Garlepp 8+7reb+2ast, D.Sepokas 7+2reb+2ast

Inner WB - Hills H. 88-71

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Inner WB (6-3) beat at home 8th ranked Hills Hornets (2-8) 88-71 on Saturday. Inner WB looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Center Johnny Crnogorac (216-95, college: UTRGV, agency: Haylett Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Craig Moller (203-94, agency: MKP Management) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was naturalized British forward Paul Brotherson (198-89, college: MSU Denver) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and guard Benjamin Graham (185, college: Menlo) scored 7 points and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Inner WB maintains fifth place in League with 6-3 record. Loser Hills Hornets keep the eighth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: C.Moller 19+6reb+4ast, J.Crnogorac 16+13reb+1ast, R.Reggie 15+1ast, B.White 9+2reb, H.William 8+13reb+7ast, F.Edward 8+4reb+4ast
Hills H.: P.Brotherson 23+11reb+1ast, H.Wiechman 9+4reb, R.Meyrick 8+5reb+1ast, F.Marvin 7+5reb+2ast, B.Graham 7+4reb+5ast, J.Strong 7+3reb+3ast

Group WCC

Perry Lakes H. - Kalamunda E.S. 95-75

There was no surprise in Floreat where 13th ranked Suns (2-10) were outplayed by bottom-ranked Hawks (10-2) 95-75 on Friday. Hawks forced 23 Suns turnovers. The former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) stepped up and scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Ryan Smith (192-92) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Corey Easley (208-83, college: MSU) with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hawks maintains second place in League with 10-2 record having just twenty two point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Suns keep the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Hawks will face Cougars (#9) in Hamilton Hill in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suns will play on the road against Magic (#14) in Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 16+3reb, B.Purser 15+9reb+4ast, R.Smith 14+6reb, A.Kisselev 11+6reb+3ast, C.Hamilton 10+3reb+1ast, R.Cassir 10+2reb+1ast
Kalamunda E.S.: C.Aylett 20+2ast, R.Blanchett 12+8reb+4ast, C.Easley 11+9reb+6ast, B.Dinardo 9+4reb+3ast, C.Lowe 7+4reb, N.Drown 6+1ast

Joondalup W. - Lakeside L. 62-83

No shocking result in a game in Joondalup where third ranked Lightning (8-4) outleveled 5th ranked Wanneroo (8-4) 83-62 on Friday. They outrebounded Wanneroo 51-33 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lightning looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Wanneroo's players. American swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) stepped up and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard John Isenbarger (188-91, college: Elon) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) with 12 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Reece Maxwell (185-90) scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Lightning went down to fourth position (League) due to points difference. Lightning will face higher ranked Redbacks (#3) in Northbridge in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Wanneroo will play at home against Tigers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: J.Bowie 24+9reb+3ast, J.Isenbarger 21+6reb+3ast, M.Vigor 12+2reb+4ast, M.Kayden 7+3reb+4ast, N.Palleschi 5+9reb+6ast, F.Ben 4+2reb
Joondalup W.: R.Maxwell 15+1reb+3ast, L.Cummings 12+6reb+1ast, T.Iliadis 8+3reb+2ast, R.Huntington 7+4reb, H.Archie 6+7reb, T.Matthew 5+1ast

East Perth E. - Warwick S. 74-103

Local Leagues top team - Senators (11-1) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Eagles (3-9) in Morley 103-74. Senators forced 26 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 49-37 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and naturalized Sudanese forward Ngor Manyang (200-93) chipped in 25 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Kieran Berry (183-99) with 12 points and 8 assists and forward Shaquille Maharaj (196, college: Camosun) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Eagles' coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Senators maintains first place in League with 11-1 record. Loser Eagles keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. Senators will face Flames (#7) in Rockingham in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Eagles will play on the road against Giants (#8) in Kalgoorlie and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: N.Manyang 25+9reb+3ast, J.King 24+11reb+5ast, C.Davis 24+10reb+2ast, E.Ethan 13+1reb+10ast, H.Jarrod 9+7reb+1ast, P.George 3+4reb
East Perth E.: S.Maharaj 13+4reb+4ast, K.Berry 12+3reb+8ast, J.Offereins 10+6reb+2ast, L.Thwaites 10+4reb, J.Coburn 8+2reb, C.Jason 6+3reb+1ast

Mandurah M. - Rockingham F. 54-119

Very expected game in Mandurah where 14th ranked Magic (1-11) was crushed by eighth ranked Flames (7-5) 119-54 on Friday. Flames forced 28 Magic turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Magic's players. Point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) stepped up and scored 27 points and 7 assists for the winners and forward Travis Durnin (201-98) chipped in 20 points. Five Flames players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Aaron Kearing with 16 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Connor Richards (183, college: Luther) scored 11 points. 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 moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Magic keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Flames will face league's leader Senators in Perth in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Magic will play at home against Suns (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: R.Godfrey 27+4reb+7ast, T.Durnin 20+3reb+3ast, R.Brendan 18+3reb+5ast, C.Beard 14+7reb+1ast, J.Hussey 12+4reb+7ast, J.Beard 10+6reb+2ast
Mandurah M.: A.Kearing 16+5reb+1ast, C.Richards 11+2reb+1ast, A.Tom 7+6reb+1ast, W.Isaiah 5+3reb+1ast, P.Riley 5+2reb+3ast, F.Riley 4+6reb+2ast

Geraldton B. - Willetton T. 71-77

Rather predictable result in Wonthella where seventh ranked Tigers (7-4) defeated 10th ranked Buccaneers (3-8) 77-71 on Saturday. Tigers forced 21 Buccaneers turnovers. Strangely Buccaneers outrebounded Tigers 52-36 including 22 on the offensive glass. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) stepped up and scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Johny Narkle scored 16 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Buccaneers keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Tigers will face higher ranked Wanneroo (#5) in Joondalup in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Buccaneers will play at home against Slammers (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Scott 20+5reb+4ast, L.Thomas 12+8reb+3ast, A.Black 12+4reb+3ast, H.Dylan 9+4reb+2ast, M.Connor 9+4reb+2ast, H.Noordhoek 8+4reb
Geraldton B.: A.Ralph 26+9reb+3ast, B.Inger 24+5reb+1ast, N.Johny 16+9reb+6ast, J.River 3, M.Wundenberg 2+18reb, D.Tomas 0

SW Slammers - Joondalup W. 67-79

Not a big story in a game in Bunbury where 12th ranked Slammers (2-10) were defeated by fifth ranked Wanneroo (8-4) 79-67 on Saturday. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) stepped up and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Filipino swingman Seb Salinas (188-85) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds and guard Brody England (191-99) scored 19 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Wanneroo maintains fifth place in League with 8-4 record. Loser Slammers keep the twelfth position with ten games lost. Wanneroo will face Tigers (#6) in Willetton in the next round. Slammers will play on the road against Buccaneers (#10) in Wonthella and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 26+6reb+4ast, T.Matthew 14+4reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 13+4reb+1ast, H.Archie 10+7reb+1ast, S.Salinas 8+9reb+2ast, T.Iliadis 3+4reb+3ast
SW Slammers: M.Keller 23+16reb, B.England 19+2reb+2ast, C.Devan 8+2reb+1ast, B.Rhys 5+2reb+1ast, I.Alastair 4+4reb+1ast, F.Jack 4

Lakeside L. - Warwick S. 70-97

Very significant was Senators' (#1, 11-1) victory against 3rd placed Lightning (8-4) 97-70. Senators dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Lightning's 32. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was a good game for American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Four Senators players scored in double figures. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and guard Kayden Malseed added 21 points in the effort for Lightning. Lightning's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Senators maintains first place in League with 11-1 record. Lightning at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Senators' next round opponent will be Flames (#7) in Rockingham which should be theoretically another easy game. Lightning will play at home against Redbacks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: C.Davis 23+3reb+3ast, J.King 18+10reb+4ast, C.Isaac 13+1reb+1ast, W.Swaka 13+5reb+4ast, N.Manyang 12+9reb, C.Wroe 9+4reb+8ast
Lakeside L.: M.Kayden 21+1reb, A.Ferguson 13+13reb, J.Isenbarger 8+2reb+1ast, H.Liam 8+8reb+3ast, P.Liam 4+3ast, J.Davey 4+17reb

Goldfields G. - Perth R. 61-75

Everything went according to plan in Kalgoorlie where fourth ranked Redbacks (9-3) beat 8th ranked Giants (6-5) 75-61 on Saturday. Redbacks made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 27 Giants turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: WBU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and American guard Caleb White (201-94, college: ECU) chipped in 21 points. The best for the losing side was power forward Manylok Malek (205-94) with 23 points and swingman Jerome Reid (195-96) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Redbacks moved-up to third place in League. Loser Giants keep the eighth position with five games lost. Redbacks will face Lightning (#4) in North Lake in the next round. Giants will play at home against Eagles (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: M.Nelson 28+12reb+6ast, C.White 21+2reb+2ast, B.Lachlan 10+2reb+2ast, M.Bang 5+2reb+1ast, S.David 4+5reb+4ast, C.Ronan 2+3reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: M.Malek 23+3reb+2ast, J.Reid 11+5reb+3ast, M.Garang III 6+10reb, D.Ballantyne 6+7reb+6ast, D.Riley 6+6reb+2ast, F.Klasztorny 6+3reb+1ast

Cockburn C. - Mandurah M. 75-63

There was no surprise in Hamilton Hill where 14th ranked Magic (1-11) was defeated by ninth ranked Cougars (5-6) 75-63 on Saturday. Cougars outrebounded Magic 47-36 including 36 on the defensive glass. Swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks for the winners and guard Seva Chan (187-94) chipped in 11 points and 7 assists. Cougars' coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Josh Hunt (179) with 14 points and 9 rebounds and forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. Cougars maintains ninth place in League with 5-6 record. Loser Magic keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Cougars will face league's second-placed Hawks in Floreat in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Magic will play at home against Suns (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: G.Field 23+15reb+6ast, S.Chan 11+2reb+7ast, H.Bell 9+8reb+3ast, J.Holmes 7+7reb+2ast, C.Kye 6+5reb, P.Nathan 6+6reb
Mandurah M.: H.Josh 14+9reb+3ast, J.Cannell 11+1reb+1ast, A.Kearing 10+3reb+1ast, P.Riley 7+3reb+1ast, A.Tom 6+9reb+1ast, W.Isaiah 6



Tags : NATHAN SOBEY, IPSWICH FORCE, AUSTRALIAN BASKETBALL