Recap of latest State Leagues games

The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with defeat of the leader and even winless team recording their first victory. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Undefeated Roar (10-1) recorded its first loss in Brisbane on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Ipswich Force (9-2) 96-94. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Roar. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Ipswich Force made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) fired 31 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. point guard Jason Ralph (178-95, college: VCSU) chipped in 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. International center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) produced a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Ipswich Force have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Brisbane C. Roar at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost.
Another exciting game was between second ranked Brisbane Capitals and 3rd placed Brisbane Spartans where Brisbane Capitals (9-2) crushed Brisbane Spartans (8-3) on the road with 44-point difference 133-89. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Brisbane Spartans. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Jason Cadee (186-91) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 47 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Jarred Bairstow contributed with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-0) answered with 25 points for Brisbane Spartans. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisbane Capitals maintains second place with 9-2 record having just twenty point less than leader RedCity R., which they share with Ipswich F. Brisbane Spartans at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost.
A very close game took place in Cotton Tree (derby !!!) between Phoenix and South West Metro Pirates. Fifth ranked Phoenix (7-4) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked South West Metro Pirates (5-6). Phoenix managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Saturday evening. Jamaal Robateau stepped up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Phoenix's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Tanner Krebs responded with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Phoenix maintains fifth place with 7-4 record. Loser South West Metro Pirates keep the seventh position with six games lost.
Seahawks can celebrate finally their first win this season after ten consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Rip City (2-9) 70-63. Maika Shortland nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Seahawks' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Seahawks maintains twelfth place with 1-10 record. It was Rip City's seventh loss in a row. They keep the tenth position with nine games lost.
The game in Gold Coast was also quite interesting. Third ranked Ipswich Force (9-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Rollers (4-7). Ipswich Force defeated Rollers 85-69 on Sunday. Nathan Sobey fired 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Ipswich Force's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Ipswich Force. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Brisbane C. Loser Rollers keep the eighth position with seven games lost.

In the last two games of round 13 Gold Coast R. defeated Toowoomba M. in a road game 97-80. Northside W. was smashed by Logan T. at home 71-104.
The best stats of 13th round was 18 points and 9 rebounds by Tidjane Diop of Gold Coast R..

Group QBL

SC Phoenix - SW Metro P. 93-91

A very close game took place in Cotton Tree (derby !!!) between Phoenix and South West Metro Pirates. Fifth ranked Phoenix (7-4) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked South West Metro Pirates (5-6). Phoenix managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Saturday evening. Phoenix dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to South West Metro Pirates' 20. They outrebounded South West Metro Pirates 49-29 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and forward Jonathan Janssen (205-95, college: HPU) chipped in 24 points and 11 rebounds. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Phoenix's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) responded with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Max Kerle scored 25 points and 5 steals. Phoenix maintains fifth place with 7-4 record. Loser South West Metro Pirates keep the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: M.Kerle 25+3reb+1ast, T.Krebs 21+8reb+6ast, M.Muo 13+2reb+3ast, A.Atem 8+5reb+1ast, G.Cameron 7+1reb, K.Woodfall 6+3reb+3ast
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 35+10reb+7ast, J.Janssen 24+11reb, N.Kahler 14+12reb+3ast, Z.Meehl 12+3reb+3ast, B.Hooper 7+8reb+1ast, J.Walters 1

Toowoomba M. - Gold Coast R. 80-97

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Rollers and 9th ranked Toowoomba Mountaineers had identical 3-7 record. But Toowoomba Mountaineers were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Gold Coast 97-80 on Saturday night. Rollers forced 19 Toowoomba Mountaineers turnovers and had a 38-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Center Brent Wallace (213-92) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Joseph Johnson produced 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Jakobe Hunter added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toowoomba Mountaineers' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Rollers maintains eighth place with 4-7 record. Toowoomba Mountaineers lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Toowoomba M.: J.Joseph 21+8reb+5ast, N.B 11+5reb+2ast, H.Jakobe 11+7reb+4ast, S.Hammond 11+7reb+1ast, A.Joshua 9+2reb+3ast, M.Deng 8+3reb+1ast
Gold Coast R.: B.Wallace 23+18reb, J.Morris 22+3reb+4ast, J.Patton-Croker 19+6reb+5ast, T.Howard 11+6reb+4ast, A.LaFleur 9+5reb+5ast, T.Diop 7+1reb+3ast

Northside W. - Logan T. 71-104

No shocking result in a game in Taigum where sixth ranked Thunder (6-5) smashed 11th ranked Northside Wizards (2-9) 104-71 on Saturday. Thunder forced 23 Northside Wizards turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Boston Mazlin fired 23 points for the winners. Forward Atem Bior (201, college: UTSA) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Thunder players scored in double figures. Jacob Arthur produced 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and guard Mitchell Elliott (190, college: Seminole St.) added 4 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists respectively 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Thunder. They maintain sixth place with 6-5 record. Northside Wizards lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: A.Jacob 18+4reb+2ast, T.Cameron 12+1reb+4ast, J.Ringholt 9+1reb+4ast, Z.Williams-Hook 8+4reb+2ast, P.Joshua 6+4reb+1ast, C.Cameron 4+9reb+3ast
Logan T.: M.Boston 23+4reb+2ast, P.Elijah 12+2reb, A.Bior 12+6reb+3ast, C.Cedar 12+3reb+5ast, M.Young 12+4reb+3ast, D.Kian 10+1reb+4ast

NGC Seahawks - USC Rip 70-63

Seahawks can celebrate finally their first win this season after ten consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Rip City (2-9) 70-63. They outrebounded Rip City 47-34 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Maika Shortland nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and David Fynn accounted for 16 points. Seahawks' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Louis Ilton (191, college: TAMIU) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds and guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Rip City in the defeat. Seahawks maintains twelfth place with 1-10 record. It was Rip City's seventh loss in a row. They keep the tenth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: L.Ilton 21+8reb+1ast, I.Tueta 14+5reb+2ast, O.Flyn 10+6reb+2ast, M.Hancock 5+3reb, T.Campbell 4+4reb, T.Cordwell 4+3reb+1ast
NGC Seahawks: S.Maika 17+9reb+3ast, F.David 16+1reb+1ast, M.Cody-Fox 8+4reb, A.Jordi 7+5reb, W.Page 7+7reb, L.Jesse 5+5reb

RedCity R. - Ipswich F. 94-96

Undefeated Roar (10-1) recorded its first loss in Brisbane on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Ipswich Force (9-2) 96-94. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Roar. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Ipswich Force made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) fired 31 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Point guard Jason Ralph (178-95, college: VCSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. International center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) produced a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and guard William McDowell-White (196-98, college: Fresno St.) added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ipswich Force have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Brisbane C. Roar at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: H.Froling 30+14reb+4ast, W.McDowell-White 18+10reb+5ast, D.McDowell-White 17+6reb+2ast, V.Williams Jr. 13+3reb+2ast, H.Gameren 12+10reb+5ast, M.Jean-Luc 4+2reb
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 31+7reb+8ast, J.Ghee 16+3reb+1ast, M.Poulain 15+5reb+1ast, J.Ralph 13+11reb+4ast, R.Jeffries 10+5reb+2ast, M.Lachlan 5+5reb+3ast

SD Spartans - Brisbane C. 89-133

Another exciting game was between second ranked Brisbane Capitals and 3rd placed Brisbane Spartans where Brisbane Capitals (9-2) crushed Brisbane Spartans (8-3) on the road with 44-point difference 133-89. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Brisbane Spartans. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Brisbane Capitals made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 Brisbane Spartans turnovers. Brisbane Capitals players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Brisbane Spartans' players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Jason Cadee (186-91) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 47 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Forward Jarred Bairstow (201-92, college: UCO) contributed with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-0) answered with 25 points and New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (213-99) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Brisbane Spartans. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisbane Capitals maintains second place with 9-2 record having just twenty point less than leader RedCity R., which they share with Ipswich F. Brisbane Spartans at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: C.Dalton 25+3reb+2ast, T.Harrison 14+9reb+3ast, M.Anei 10+1reb+1ast, M.Vukona 8+6reb+2ast, H.Ben 8+3reb+4ast, K.Samuel 6
Brisbane C.: J.Cadee 47+5reb+11ast, J.Bairstow 24+8reb+5ast, N.Stoddart 13+2reb+1ast, T.Soong 11+1reb+5ast, M.Chol 10+2reb, A.Kopcikas 9+3reb+1ast

Gold Coast R. - Ipswich F. 69-85

The game in Gold Coast was also quite interesting. Third ranked Ipswich Force (9-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Rollers (4-7). Ipswich Force defeated Rollers 85-69 on Sunday. Ipswich Force looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. International guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) fired 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Ipswich Force players scored in double figures. Ipswich Force's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Tidjane Diop (203-90, college: Seattle) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds and Jaze Morris added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Ipswich Force. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Brisbane C. Loser Rollers keep the eighth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: J.Morris 18+4reb+4ast, T.Diop 18+9reb+1ast, J.Patton-Croker 10+7reb+5ast, A.LaFleur 9+5reb+6ast, B.Wallace 8+2reb+1ast, T.Howard 2+3reb+3ast
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 22+6reb+4ast, J.Ghee 15+10reb+4ast, K.Bishop 14+8reb+3ast, M.Poulain 14+9reb+3ast, M.Lachlan 7+3reb+4ast, R.Jeffries 6+2reb+1ast



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