Recap of latest State Leagues games

The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with defeat of the leader, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Top ranked Thunder (5-2) recorded its second loss in Tullamarine on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Hume City Broncos (3-3) 80-74. Hume City Broncos forced 19 Thunder turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Joel Rimes (196) who scored 25 points. Jake Martin chipped in 12 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Matt Spencer who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Hume City Broncos moved-up to fifth place in League. Thunder at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Hume City Broncos are looking forward to face Vikings (#9) in Melbourne in the next round. Thunder will play on the road against Magic (#8) in Hawthorn and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was played in Seaford between seventh ranked NW Tasmania Thunder and 5th ranked Frankston Blues where NW Tasmania Thunder (3-1) beat Frankston Blues (2-2) on the road 86-78. It was a good game for swingman Joe Chilcott (193-96) who led his team to a victory with 19 points. Mason Bragg contributed with 13 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Dillon Stith (201-92, college: St.Vincent) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds for Frankston Blues. NW Tasmania Thunder moved-up to fourth place in League. Frankston Blues at the other side dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. NW Tasmania Thunder will play against Eltham Wildcats (#14) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Frankston Blues will play against Ballarat Miners (#11) in Wendouree and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Geelong between Geelong Supercats and Waverley Falcons. Leader Geelong Supercats (3-0) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Waverley Falcons (3-1). Geelong Supercats managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It was a key game for the top position in League. Isaac Turner stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Bennie Lewis with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Geelong Supercats maintains first place in League with 3-0 record. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the third position with one game lost. Geelong Supercats will again meet Waverley Falcons (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Waverley Falcons will have a break next round.
A very interesting game took place in Cranbourne. It ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Cavaliers (3-4) to eighth ranked Gulls (2-3) 95-92 on Saturday evening. Corey Standerfer nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Gulls moved-up to seventh place in League. Cavaliers at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Gulls' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Jets in Sunbury and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Spectres (2-1) against seventeenth ranked Eltham Wildcats (1-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Spectres were defeated by Eltham Wildcats in a tough game in Eltham 69-74. The best player for the winners was Adam Doyle who scored 26 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Eltham Wildcats left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place in League. Loser Spectres dropped to the ninth position with one game lost. Eltham Wildcats will face higher ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (#4) in Ulverstone in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.

Other games of round 9 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
In League Hawthorn M. crushed Western Port in a road game 91-71. Sunbury J. was beaten by Wyndham D. at home 79-88. Blackburn V. lost to McKinnon C. on the opponent's court 84-97. Norwood F. outscored Eastern M. in a home game 90-69. Southern T. managed to beat C.District L. on the road 87-76. Sturt S. crushed N.Adelaide R. on its own court 78-58. Forestville E. was beaten by Woodville W. in Flinders Park 86-82. W.Adelaide B. lost to S.Adelaide P. at home 67-79. Winless Albury W.B. unfortunately lost to Knox R. on the opponent's court 73-78. Ballarat M. recorded a loss to Bendigo B. in a home game 80-85. Melbourne T. was crushed by Diamond V.E. on the road 97-73. Kilsyth C. beat Hobart C. on its own court 86-76. Ringwood H. lost to Mt Gambier in a road game 93-97. Bendigo B. managed to outperform Dandenong R. at home 91-89. Winless Albury W.B. recorded a loss to Waverley F. on the opponent's court 76-64. Sandringham S. was defeated by NW Tasmania in a home game 61-76. Hobart C. smashed Melbourne T. on the road 108-85. Inner WB lost to Sutherland S. on its own court 67-78. Penrith P. unfortunately lost to Canberra G. in a road game 83-100. Bankstown B. rolled over Illawarra H. 2 at home 94-68. Maitland M. lost to undefeated Manly Warr. on the opponent's court 78-86. Sydney C. lost to undefeated BA CoE in a home game 61-75. Winless Hornsby S. lost to Hills H. on the road 65-74. Norths Bears managed to outperform Newcastle H. on its own court 78-66. Sydney C. managed to beat Hornsby S. in Alexandria 91-80.

Group Big V

Western Port - Hawthorn M. 71-91

Everything could happen in Western Port at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Magic and 10th ranked Steelers had identical 1-4 record. But Steelers were not able to use a home court advantage and were crushed by the opponent from Hawthorn 91-71 on Saturday night. Magic dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Steelers' 24. They outrebounded Steelers 51-35 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was swingman Jarrod Molnar (190-95, college: Glendale, CA) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Joe Furphy chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Four Magic players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Christopher Taylor (195-88) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds and Jack Gaze added 25 points respectively. Steelers' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Magic (2-4) moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Steelers keep the tenth position with five games lost. Magic will face league's leader Thunder in Melbourne in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Steelers will play on the road against Cougars (#4) in McKinnon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Western Port: J.Gaze 25+1reb+1ast, C.Taylor 18+7reb+3ast, A.Jay 10+5reb+1ast, M.Turner 9+6reb, M.Pollard 3+5reb+1ast, B.Camilleri 3+4reb+1ast
Hawthorn M.: J.Molnar 25+10reb+2ast, F.Joe 22+7reb+1ast, K.Smith 15+4reb+3ast, N.Guscott 10+5reb+1ast, P.McBrearty 8+5reb+1ast, M.Hallam 4+3reb

Sunbury J. - Wyndham D. 79-88

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Sunbury where third ranked Devils (5-2) defeated second-best Jets (5-2) 88-79 on Saturday. Devils looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Stefan Pomasan who scored 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Tomi Ayilara chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Jayce Beasley (198, college: Raritan Valley) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Four Devils and five Jets players scored in double figures. Devils maintains third place in League with 5-2 record having just six point less than leader Geelong S. Devils will face Cavaliers (#6) in Cranbourne in the next round. Jets will play on the road against Gulls (#7) in Melbourne and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: C.Bellman 18+1reb+3ast, J.Beasley 15+11reb, B.Nathan 14+7reb+3ast, T.Clayton 10+11reb+5ast, M.Nathan 10+4reb+7ast, L.Ivanne 8+1reb
Wyndham D.: S.Pomasan 17+4reb+6ast, A.Tomi 16+6reb+2ast, J.Makur 14+4reb+4ast, D.Aaron 11+2ast, C.Hutton 11+4reb+4ast, P.Kobe 8+2reb+2ast

Casey C. - Chelsea G. 92-95

A very interesting game took place in Cranbourne. It ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Cavaliers (3-4) to eighth ranked Gulls (2-3) 95-92 on Saturday evening. Gulls made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Gulls outrebounded Cavaliers 44-28 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. American Corey Standerfer (201-88, college: York, NE) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and center Nathan Frost (203, college: Central CC) accounted for 30 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized British swingman Matthew Donlan (200-93, college: YSU) came up with 28 points and American point guard Anthony Williams (178-95, college: Clark Atlanta) added 22 points and 5 assists respectively for Cavaliers in the defeat. Gulls moved-up to seventh place in League. Cavaliers at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Gulls' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Jets in Sunbury and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: M.Donlan 28+1reb+3ast, A.Williams 22+3reb+5ast, H.Brendon 17+4reb+1ast, A.Howey 9+6reb+1ast, M.McInnes 8+3reb+2ast, B.Waterhouse 3+3reb+2ast
Chelsea G.: N.Frost 30+8reb+3ast, C.Standerfer 29+12reb+7ast, A.Frost 23+10reb+1ast, C.Pratt 7+7reb+2ast, M.Decclan 3+2reb, N.Blake 2+3reb

McKinnon C. - Blackburn V. 97-84

Rather expected game in McKinnon where 7th ranked Vikings (1-4) were defeated by fourth ranked Cougars (4-2) 97-84 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Jordan Geer who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Nicholas Laycock chipped in 18 points. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Jah Soloai who recorded 20 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Somalian guard Yusuf Qaafow (190-87) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars maintains fourth place in League with 4-2 record. Loser Vikings dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Cougars will face Steelers (#10) in Western Port in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Vikings will play at home against Hume City Broncos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Blackburn V.: S.Jah 20+6reb+1ast, Y.Qaafow 11+2reb+5ast, M.Berezdecky 10, Z.Michael 7+5reb, B.Niop 7+3reb+1ast, N.Mueller 7+2reb
McKinnon C.: J.Malvaso 20+4reb, J.Geer 20+6reb+6ast, N.Laycock 18+4reb+3ast, L.Peynenborg 10+3reb+1ast, L.Denver 9+4reb+1ast, L.Shelley 8+3reb+2ast

Hume City B. - Keilor T. 80-74

Top ranked Thunder (5-2) recorded its second loss in Tullamarine on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Hume City Broncos (3-3) 80-74. Hume City Broncos forced 19 Thunder turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Joel Rimes (196) who scored 25 points. Jake Martin chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Matt Spencer who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and Luke Sist added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Hume City Broncos and five Thunder players scored in double figures. Hume City Broncos moved-up to fifth place in League. Thunder at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Hume City Broncos are looking forward to face Vikings (#9) in Melbourne in the next round. Thunder will play on the road against Magic (#8) in Hawthorn and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: L.Sist 17+8reb+1ast, S.Matt 14+12reb+8ast, E.Jeremy 13+4reb, O.Jeffrey 10+5reb, C.Long 10+9reb+3ast, L.Mitchell 2+5reb+6ast
Hume City B.: R.Joel 25+2reb+3ast, M.Shayan 17+5reb+2ast, P.Mackuei 13+7reb+1ast, M.Jake 12+15reb, F.Matthew 4+3reb+2ast, K.Dominic 3+4reb

Group NBL1 Central

Norwood F. - Eastern M. 90-69

Rather predictable result in Marden where sixth ranked Norwood Flames (3-2) outscored bottom-ranked Eastern Mavericks (0-5) 90-69 on Saturday. Norwood Flames outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 45-27 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American swingman CJ Turnage (201-95, college: SVSU) who scored 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import center Anthony Green (208-96, college: Northeastern) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Five Norwood Flames players scored in double figures. Norwood Flames' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Nathaniel Koko who recorded 14 points and Jordan Robertson added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Norwood Flames moved-up to third place in League. Loser Eastern Mavericks still closes the standings with five games lost. Norwood Flames will face Mount Gambier Pioneers (#6) in Mt Gambier in the next round. Eastern Mavericks will play on the road against West Adelaide Bearcats (#7) in Woodville and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: K.Nathaniel 14+4reb+2ast, C.Tom 13+2reb, J.Robertson 13+6reb, M.Lawson 8+4reb+1ast, P.Aleer 6+6reb+2ast, R.Aktanarowicz 6+2ast
Norwood F.: C.Turnage 27+9reb+5ast, M.Lycett 12+5reb+4ast, A.Green 12+11reb+1ast, M.Nuangki 11+3reb, R.Harding 11+10reb+1ast, D.Webber 10+3reb+1ast

C.District L. - Southern T. 76-87

Not a big story in a game in Gawler where 8th ranked Central District Lions (1-4) were defeated by third ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (3-2) 87-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) who scored 27 points and 5 rebounds. Machar Machar chipped in 28 points. Four Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized South Sudanese guard Lual Diing (203-94, college: TxWes) who recorded 23 points and 7 rebounds and Jordan Centenera added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Despite that victory Noarlunga City Southern Tigers went down to fourth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Central District Lions keep the eighth place with four games lost. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will have a break next round. Central District Lions will play on the road against North Adelaide Rockets (#9) in Greenacres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: L.Diing 23+7reb, D.Humphries 14+2reb+1ast, S.Maharaj 13+2reb, B.Sunday 8, J.Centenera 8+9reb+1ast, B.Nathan 5+1reb
Southern T.: M.Machar 28+2reb, C.Coleman 27+5reb, N.Wurm 15+5reb+1ast, A.Christian 13+3reb, K.McCalop 8+5reb, B.Dane 0

Sturt S. - N.Adelaide R. 78-58

Everything went according to plan in Pasadena where leader Sturt Sabres (5-0) outleveled 9th ranked North Adelaide Rockets (1-4) 78-58 on Saturday. Sturt Sabres looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Sam Daly (193-95, college: Chaminade) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists. Guard Joel Spear (192-94, college: S.Oregon) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jimma Dau (201) who recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds and forward Manel Ayol (201, college: Hawaii) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sturt Sabres maintains first place in League with 5-0 record. Loser North Adelaide Rockets keep the ninth position with four games lost. Sturt Sabres will face Forestville Eagles (#5) in Goodwood in the next round. North Adelaide Rockets will play at home against Central District Lions (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: D.Jimma 17+8reb+1ast, T.Dowdell 14+1reb+2ast, M.Ayol 10+9reb+2ast, V.Williams Jr. 9+3reb+1ast, H.Staude 3+5reb+3ast, M.Kyle 3+5reb
Sturt S.: S.Daly 21+9reb+11ast, T.Goodall 15+8reb+1ast, J.Spear 13+12reb+6ast, J.Turnbull 9+1reb+1ast, M.Calligeros 8+4reb, M.Shortt 6+1reb

Woodville W. - Forestville E. 86-82

Everything could happen in Flinders Park at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Woodville Warriors and second-best Forestville Eagles had identical 3-1 record. This time Woodville Warriors used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Goodwood 86-82 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in League. Woodville Warriors outrebounded Forestville Eagles 53-28 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Julian Jacobs (193-94, college: USC) who had a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists. Forward Luke Stanbridge (192-90) chipped in 30 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Michael Harris who recorded 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Brandon Brine (198-91, college: Lethbridge) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Woodville Warriors and four Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. Woodville Warriors (4-1) moved-up to second place in League. Loser Forestville Eagles dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Woodville Warriors will face South Adelaide Panthers (#6) in Park Holme in the next round. Forestville Eagles will play at home against the league's leader Sturt Sabres and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: J.Rios 24+1reb+1ast, M.Harris 21+5reb+5ast, B.Brine 17+7reb+2ast, G.Mays 15+6reb+3ast, M.Machar 3+5reb, A.Isaac 2+1reb+3ast
Woodville W.: L.Stanbridge 30+6reb, R.Meldrum 19+4reb+3ast, J.Jacobs 13+14reb+13ast, J.Boonstoppel 13+7reb+3ast, J.Jackson 11+15reb+7ast, D.Paolo Matt 0

W.Adelaide B. - S.Adelaide P. 67-79

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Woodville where seventh ranked South Adelaide Panthers (3-3) defeated 6th ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (2-3) 79-67 on Sunday. South Adelaide Panthers forced 19 West Adelaide Bearcats turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Alexander Starling (198-89, college: BCU) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds. Todd Davies chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-91, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and American swingman Bryan Michaels (190-96, college: Concordia, OR) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. South Adelaide Panthers moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser West Adelaide Bearcats dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. South Adelaide Panthers will face league's second-placed Woodville Warriors in Flinders Park in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. West Adelaide Bearcats will play at home against Eastern Mavericks (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: E.Ross 19+8reb+4ast, B.Michaels 16+6reb+5ast, L.Cadzow 10, L.Hunter 10+8reb+1ast, M.Akok 6+11reb, J.Fabian 4+2reb+1ast
S.Adelaide P.: T.Davies 17+7reb+1ast, K.Ciabattoni 16+1reb+3ast, S.Johns 16+4reb+3ast, A.Starling 13+17reb+2ast, C.Ellison 8+9reb+1ast, J.Hoppo 6+1reb

Group NBL1 South

Geelong S. - Waverley F. 81-79

A very close game took place in Geelong between Geelong Supercats and Waverley Falcons. Leader Geelong Supercats (3-0) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Waverley Falcons (3-1). Geelong Supercats managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It was a key game for the top position in League. American Isaac Turner (191-92, college: St.Vincent) stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and guard Gabriel Hadley (190-98) chipped in 17 points. The best for the losing side was naturalized American swingman Bennie Lewis (203-87, college: Benedict) with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Durrell McDonald (188, college: Mercyhurst) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Geelong Supercats and five Waverley Falcons players scored in double figures. Geelong Supercats maintains first place in League with 3-0 record. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the third position with one game lost. Geelong Supercats will again meet Waverley Falcons (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Waverley Falcons will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.McDonald 18+7reb, B.Lewis 15+9reb+6ast, T.De Zwart 15+5reb+1ast, J.Heath 14+3reb+2ast, M.Harper 11+2reb+2ast, D.Larkin 6+4reb
Geelong S.: G.Hadley 17+4reb+2ast, I.Turner 17+6reb+1ast, J.MacDonald 13+3reb+4ast, O.Odigie 12+7reb, L.McInerney 6+2reb+1ast, N.Wang 5+4reb+1ast

Frankston B. - NW Tasmania 78-86

Another exciting game was played in Seaford between seventh ranked NW Tasmania Thunder and 5th ranked Frankston Blues where NW Tasmania Thunder (3-1) beat Frankston Blues (2-2) on the road 86-78. It was a good game for swingman Joe Chilcott (193-96) who led his team to a victory with 19 points. New Zealand guard Mason Bragg (182-93) contributed with 13 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Dillon Stith (201-92, college: St.Vincent) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and the former international center David Andersen (213-80) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Frankston Blues. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. NW Tasmania Thunder moved-up to fourth place in League. Frankston Blues at the other side dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. NW Tasmania Thunder will play against Eltham Wildcats (#14) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Frankston Blues will play against Ballarat Miners (#11) in Wendouree and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: L.Barker 18+7reb, D.Stith 18+11reb+2ast, D.Andersen 15+9reb+2ast, L.Barker 10+6reb+8ast, P.Henry 7+2reb+2ast, A.MacDonald 7+2reb+4ast
NW Tasmania: J.Chilcott 19+4reb+1ast, M.Bragg 13+4reb+4ast, J.Beveridge 12+2reb+6ast, P.Campbell 11+7reb+1ast, C.Brown 11+1reb+1ast, B.Simpson 8+7reb+3ast

Knox R. - Albury W.B. 78-73

Very expected game in Wantirna South where bottom-ranked Bandits (0-4) were defeated by ninth ranked Knox Raiders (2-1) 78-73 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Knox Raiders made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game, while Bandits only scored seven points from the stripe. Knox Raiders had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Bandits were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was guard Ben Ayre (188-95, college: Newman) who scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Dylan Hare (193-93) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Knox Raiders' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was center Johnny Crnogorac (216-95, college: UTRGV, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 21 points and 7 rebounds and New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-1) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Knox Raiders moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Bandits still closes the standings with four games lost. Knox Raiders will face Ringwood Hawks (#12) in Heathmont in the next round. Bandits will play at home against Kilsyth Cobras (#13) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: D.Mitchell 22+5reb, J.Crnogorac 21+7reb, B.Johnson 10+9reb+8ast, S.Watson 9+10reb+1ast, J.Saunders 8+3reb+3ast, J.Cincurak 3+1reb+2ast
Knox R.: B.Ayre 20+5reb+6ast, D.Hare 12+10reb+4ast, S.Austin 11+1reb, S.Grant 10+10reb+3ast, B.Kuol 9+2reb, R.Jack 7+6reb+2ast

Ballarat M. - Bendigo B. 80-85

Rather predictable result in Wendouree where fourth ranked Bendigo Braves (3-1) beat 7th ranked Ballarat Miners (2-3) 85-80 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Nelson Larkins (180-96) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard William Hickey (194-99) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and international guard Matthew Kenyon (195-98) added 17 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves moved-up to second place in League. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. Bendigo Braves will face Tigers (#16) in Melbourne in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ballarat Miners will play at home against Frankston Blues (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: H.William 27+13reb+1ast, M.Kenyon 17+12reb+2ast, S.Short 16+5reb+6ast, A.Deng 10+7reb+2ast, J.Perry 4+3reb+2ast, J.Lingard 3+2reb
Bendigo B.: R.Turner 27+10reb, N.Larkins 23+5reb+3ast, J.Mumtaz 13+3reb+3ast, B.Rymer 10+6reb+5ast, T.Bell 7+1reb+1ast, J.Foy 5+1reb+2ast

Diamond V.E. - Melbourne T. 97-73

Not a big story in a game in Greensborough where 15th ranked Tigers (1-3) were outplayed by fourth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (3-1) 97-73 on Saturday. Diamond Valley Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 36. They outrebounded Tigers 52-24 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Diamond Valley Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Tigers' players. The best player for the winners was Kenyan power forward Desmond OWili (203-88) who scored 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Naturalized Sudanese forward Ngor Manyang (200-93) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Anthony Karabatsos (188, college: Seton Hill) who recorded 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Keenan Willie added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively. 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 Diamond Valley Eagles went down to fifth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Tigers dropped to the sixteenth place with three games lost. Diamond Valley Eagles will face Sabres (#15) in Cheltenham in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers will play at home against Mount Gambier Pioneers and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: A.Karabatsos 18+5reb+5ast, F.Von Hofe 17+2reb+1ast, W.Keenan 15+7reb+2ast, L.Anthony 8+1ast, W.Alhaddad 6+2reb+2ast, E.Walleldin 3+3reb+1ast
Diamond V.E.: D.O'Wili 23+8reb, N.Manyang 13+9reb+2ast, B.Allen 12+6reb+1ast, M.Reynolds 10+5ast, D.Harding 9+10reb+3ast, L.Luke 7+2reb

Eltham W. - Nunawading S. 74-69

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Spectres (2-1) against seventeenth ranked Eltham Wildcats (1-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Spectres were defeated by Eltham Wildcats in a tough game in Eltham 69-74. The best player for the winners was point guard Adam Doyle (176-91) who scored 26 points. Guard Justin Aver (190-89) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Simon Conn (206-83, college: Gardner-Webb) who recorded 8 points and 14 rebounds and guard Peter Hooley (193-92, college: Albany) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Eltham Wildcats left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place in League. Loser Spectres dropped to the ninth position with one game lost. Eltham Wildcats will face higher ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (#4) in Ulverstone in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: P.Hooley 13+4reb+3ast, D.Swetalla 12+5reb+2ast, D.Baxter 11+8reb, S.Conn 8+14reb+1ast, J.Gandolfo 7+3reb+2ast, C.Hronopoulos 7+1reb+2ast
Eltham W.: A.Doyle 26+4reb+3ast, J.Aver 16+4reb+3ast, M.Lee 10+2reb+2ast, B.Waldren 8+6reb+1ast, O.Magbegor 4+13reb, S.Bradbury 4+8reb+2ast

Kilsyth C. - Hobart C. 86-76

There was a surprise result when eighteenth ranked Kilsyth Cobras (1-2) won against at home higher ranked Huskies (3-2) 86-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was swingman Corey Jeffs (203, college: Winona St.) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Adrian Tomada chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jacob Richards (200-1) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and guard Elijah Pawson (186) added 20 points respectively. Four Huskies players scored in double figures. Kilsyth Cobras left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place in League. Loser Huskies dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. Kilsyth Cobras will face Bandits (#18) in Albury in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: P.Elijah 20+4reb+1ast, J.Mines 13+5reb+1ast, R.Jacob 13+10reb+2ast, J.Stanwix 12+3reb+8ast, M.Young 7+3reb+2ast, Z.White 6+4reb+3ast
Kilsyth C.: B.Ursich 22+2ast, C.Jeffs 21+12reb+1ast, A.Tomada 13+5reb+11ast, D.Riak 9+11reb, J.Naburgs 8+4reb+1ast, T.Lang 7+5reb+1ast

Mt Gambier - Ringwood H. 97-93

There was no surprise in Mt Gambier where 12th ranked Ringwood Hawks (1-2) were defeated by eighth ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (3-1) 97-93 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was center Duom Dawam (208) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. American center Nick Marshall (213, college: Union, KY) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Jack Barry (-94) who recorded 32 points and center Adrien Sturt (209-86, college: Snow CC) added 12 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Mount Gambier Pioneers moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Ringwood Hawks keep the twelfth position with two games lost. Mount Gambier Pioneers will face higher ranked Norwood Flames (#3) in Marden in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ringwood Hawks will play at home against Knox Raiders (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: J.Barry 32+3reb+1ast, M.Fennell 28+1reb, A.Sturt 12+16reb+6ast, T.Latham 8+12reb, N.Truman 6+2reb+1ast, M.Snowball 3+1reb+3ast
Mt Gambier: E.Burdon 22+1reb+1ast, T.Daly 16+3reb+3ast, N.Marshall 16+9reb+3ast, D.Dawam 15+13reb+1ast, D.Wit Kane 9+7reb+8ast, T.Kubank 8+6reb+2ast

Bendigo B. - Dandenong R. 91-89

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Bendigo Braves (3-1) edged at home bottom-ranked Dandenong Rangers (0-3) 91-89 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Bendigo Braves forced 19 Dandenong Rangers turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Oliver Hayes-Brown (208, college: UC Riverside) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and guard Sean Macdonald (185-0) added 22 points respectively. Five Bendigo Braves and four Dandenong Rangers players scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves moved-up to second place in League. Loser Dandenong Rangers still closes the standings with three games lost. Bendigo Braves will face Tigers (#16) in Melbourne in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dandenong Rangers will play on the road against Spectres in East Burwood and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: S.Macdonald 22+1reb+3ast, D.Soukup 15+5reb+5ast, O.Hayes-Brown 14+12reb+1ast, M.Richards 11+3reb+3ast, S.James 10+1reb+2ast, M.Biyendolo 9+4reb+4ast
Bendigo B.: R.Turner 33+14reb+1ast, B.Rymer 16+4reb+4ast, J.Mumtaz 14+2reb+3ast, N.Larkins 11+2ast, J.Foy 11+4reb, R.Luke 2+1reb+1ast

Waverley F. - Albury W.B. 76-64

Very expected game in Mount Waverley where bottom-ranked Bandits (0-4) were defeated by eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (3-1) 76-64 on Sunday. Waverley Falcons forced 20 Bandits turnovers. Bandits were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was Tristan De Zwart who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Dylan Larkin chipped in 12 points and 4 steals. Four Waverley Falcons players scored in double figures. Waverley Falcons' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-1) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Sharif Watson (198-93, college: ACU) added 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Waverley Falcons moved-up to third place in League. Loser Bandits still closes the standings with four games lost. Waverley Falcons will face league's leader Geelong Supercats at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bandits will play against Kilsyth Cobras (#13) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: D.Mitchell 18+14reb+1ast, S.Watson 13+11reb+4ast, J.Cincurak 10+2reb+1ast, B.Johnson 9+3reb+6ast, J.Saunders 6+1reb, B.Lloyd 2+2reb
Waverley F.: T.De Zwart 18+11reb+3ast, M.Harper 16+2reb, D.McDonald 14+4reb+1ast, D.Larkin 12+4reb+3ast, B.Lewis 7+2reb+5ast, J.Heath 7+3reb+5ast

Sandringham S. - NW Tasmania 61-76

Very predictable result in Cheltenham where seventh ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (3-1) beat 13th ranked Sabres (1-3) 76-61 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Bradley Simpson (198-90, college: Adelphi) who scored 19 points. Forward Kyle Clark (201-97, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Kuany Kuany (201-94, college: Chaminade) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and guard Nicholas Gabsch (193, college: Cuesta JC) added 11 points respectively. Sabres' coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NW Tasmania Thunder moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Sabres dropped to the fifteenth position with three games lost. NW Tasmania Thunder will face Eltham Wildcats (#14) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sabres will play against Diamond Valley Eagles and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: K.Kuany 21+10reb+3ast, N.Gabsch 11+4reb+2ast, L.Smith 9+2ast, D.Kian 9+3reb, T.O'Brien 7+1reb+1ast, B.Clancy 2+2reb
NW Tasmania: B.Simpson 19+4reb+1ast, K.Clark 13+7reb+1ast, B.Armstrong 10+3reb, M.Bragg 9+4reb+7ast, J.Beveridge 9+4reb+1ast, J.Chilcott 6+8reb+4ast

Melbourne T. - Hobart C. 85-108

Not a big story in a game in Melbourne where 15th ranked Tigers (1-3) were outplayed by tenth ranked Huskies (3-2) 108-85 on Sunday. Huskies outrebounded Tigers 44-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Greek guard Jonathon Mines (193-91, college: NMHU) who scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Zachary White (201-83) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Huskies players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Keenan Willie who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and forward Felix Von Hofe (196-93, college: EWU) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Tigers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Huskies moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Tigers dropped to the sixteenth position with three games lost. Huskies will face Eltham Wildcats (#14) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: W.Keenan 24+10reb+3ast, F.Von Hofe 18+7reb+5ast, E.Dogukan 17+1reb+1ast, A.Karabatsos 8+6reb+7ast, E.Walleldin 7+1reb+1ast, V.Merbin 6+2reb+2ast
Hobart C.: J.Mines 22+6reb+4ast, Z.White 18+7reb+2ast, M.Young 15+6reb+2ast, R.Jacob 14+6reb+2ast, J.Stanwix 14+4reb+4ast, P.Elijah 11+4ast

Group WARATAH

Inner WB - Sutherland S. 67-78

There was a surprise result in Inner West where eleventh ranked Sutherland Sharks (2-2) won against 4th placed Bulls (2-2) 78-67 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Callum Norris who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Bailey Musulin chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Sutherland Sharks' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jaden Weldon (185, college: Delta St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Luca Ace-Nasteski added 5 points and 15 rebounds respectively. Sutherland Sharks moved-up to seventh place in League. Sutherland Sharks will face higher ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (#3) in Crows Nest in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bulls will play at home against Newcastle Hunters (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: J.Weldon 12+11reb, P.Jovan 8+1reb+2ast, R.Reggie 7+5reb, A.Luca 5+15reb, H.Forde 2+3reb, W.Mitchell 2+4reb
Sutherland S.: N.Callum 20+9reb, B.Musulin 14+5reb+8ast, A.Borich 13+6reb+3ast, G.Geoffrey 10+13reb+2ast, A.Kevin 8+1reb, F.Ethan 6

Canberra G. - Penrith P. 100-83

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Panthers (1-2) were defeated on the road by fifth ranked Canberra Gunners (3-1) 100-83 on Saturday. Canberra Gunners looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Broderick Doran who scored 31 points and 9 rebounds. Akech Aliir chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Four Canberra Gunners players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Benjamin Kearins (188, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and Lachlan Charlton added 17 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canberra Gunners moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Panthers dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. Canberra Gunners will face league's second-placed Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in Narrabeen in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panthers will play on the road against Sydney City Comets (#9) in Alexandria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: B.Kearins 25+11reb+8ast, C.Lachlan 17+1reb+1ast, R.Jasper 13+2reb+4ast, M.Christian 9+7reb+1ast, L.Griffith 9+5reb, G.Veg 6+8reb+2ast
Canberra G.: B.Doran 31+9reb+1ast, A.Akech 21+13reb+3ast, G.Morison 17+5reb+4ast, M.William 15+4reb+1ast, M.Shaun 8+4reb+4ast, M.Brown 3+4reb+10ast

Bankstown B. - Illawarra H. 2 94-68

No shocking result in a game in Condell Park where seventh ranked Bankstown Bruins (3-3) smashed bottom-ranked Hawks (0-3) 94-68 on Saturday. Bankstown Bruins dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks' 38. They outrebounded Hawks 50-30 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Christian Petrovski who scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Christopher Vera chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four Bankstown Bruins players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Sean Mullan (198-90, college: Nova SE) who recorded 11 points and 4 assists and Riley Chrystal-Foy added 16 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bankstown Bruins moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Hawks still closes the standings with three games lost. Bankstown Bruins will have a break next round. Hawks will play on the road against Sutherland Sharks (#7) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: C.Riley 16+1reb+2ast, S.Mullan 11+4reb+4ast, D.Philip 10+8reb, A.Aqeel 9+3reb+1ast, J.Newham 7+3reb+1ast, J.Sorenson 6+4reb+1ast
Bankstown B.: C.Petrovski 19+8reb+3ast, H.Caleb 19+8reb+1ast, T.Nicko 16+4reb+2ast, V.Christopher 14+13reb+2ast, N.Musters 9+9reb+3ast, F.Alexander 8+1reb+1ast

Manly Warr. - Maitland M. 86-78

Very expected game in Narrabeen where 11th ranked Mustangs (1-3) were defeated by leader Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (4-0) 86-78 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outrebounded Mustangs 38-23 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Christian Jurlina (196, college: Whitworth, agency: BIG) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-91, college: West Liberty) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Daniel Millburn who recorded 16 points and Jack Edwards added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles moved-up to second place in League. Loser Mustangs dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will face Canberra Gunners (#4) at home in the next round. Mustangs will play against Spiders (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 16+3reb+2ast, J.Edwards 11+5reb+5ast, C.Jay 8+6reb+1ast, J.Clifford 8+2reb, L.Funderburke 7+4reb+1ast, E.Connor 7+1reb+2ast
Manly Warr.: C.Jurlina 24+9reb+1ast, I.Faithfull 14+6reb+5ast, A.Bulgin 13+9reb+1ast, S.White 11+1reb+4ast, K.Painter 10+8reb+2ast, W.McFee 10+1reb

Sydney C. - BA CoE 61-75

Very predictable result in Alexandria where leader Excellence (4-0) beat 12th ranked Sydney City Comets (2-4) 75-61 on Saturday. Excellence outrebounded Sydney City Comets 34-17 including 20 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was international guard Dyson Daniels (193-3) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Power forward Bol Dengdit (203) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was New Zealand center James Hunter (208-91, college: S.Dakota) who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds and Jonni Mei-Edwards added 6 points respectively. Excellence keeps a position of League leader. Loser Sydney City Comets dropped to the ninth place with four games lost. Excellence's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Canberra .
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: M.Jonni 6+3reb+2ast, F.Edward 4+3reb+2ast, L.Smith-Hyde 1+2ast, P.Richard 0+2reb+1ast, J.Simkovic 0+2reb
BA CoE: D.Dyson 22+10reb+5ast, D.Bol 11+13reb+1ast, G.Ben 10+6reb+1ast, R.Patrick 8+1reb+2ast, P.Tyrese 6+4reb,

Hills H. - Hornsby S. 74-65

Not a big story in a game in Baulkham Hills where bottom-ranked Spiders (0-3) were defeated by sixth ranked Hills Hornets (3-1) 74-65 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Joe Patmore who scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Sam McCorkindale chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds. Hills Hornets' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Noman Massimino who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Thomas Gillis added 12 points respectively. Hills Hornets moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with three games lost. Hills Hornets will face Crusaders (#13) in Terrigal in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spiders will play on the road against Mustangs in Maitland and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: M.Noman 17+11reb+1ast, D.Babb 12+2reb+1ast, G.Thomas 12+4reb+3ast, A.Omer 9+4reb+1ast, S.Lochlainn 7+5reb+3ast, W.Benjamin 4+8reb
Hills H.: D.Hayman 14+2reb+4ast, M.Liam 13+8reb+1ast, P.Joe 11+9reb+4ast, S.McCorkindale 9+13reb, K.Brefo 6+1reb+3ast, F.Marvin 5+5reb

Norths Bears - Newcastle H. 78-66

Everything went according to plan in Crows Nest where third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (4-1) won against 8th ranked Newcastle Hunters (1-2) 78-66 on Saturday. Strangely Newcastle Hunters outrebounded Norths Soul Sports Bears 40-22 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Anatoly Bose who scored 31 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Jayden Hodgson (190-97, college: GVSU) chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-95, college: Idaho St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds and forward Myles Cherry (203-98, college: Lafayette) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Norths Soul Sports Bears maintains third place in League with 4-1 record having just three point less than leader Geelong S. Loser Newcastle Hunters dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. Norths Soul Sports Bears will face Sutherland Sharks (#7) on the road in the next round. Newcastle Hunters will play against Bulls in Inner West and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle H.: C.Maker 22+19reb, M.Maluach 14+2reb+4ast, M.Cherry 13+8reb+4ast, G.Jaidyn 8+2reb+1ast, J.Rauch 7+4reb+2ast, S.Jai 2+4reb
Norths Bears: B.Anatoly 31+9reb, J.Hodgson 8+8reb+7ast, M.Golding 5+4reb+2ast, N.Blair 3+1reb, T.Giles 3+1ast, J.Benjamin 0

Hornsby S. - Sydney C. 80-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Spiders' (0-3) home loss to twelfth ranked Sydney City Comets (2-4) 80-91 on Sunday. Sydney City Comets dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Spiders' 30. They outrebounded Spiders 49-37 including 34 on the defensive glass. Sydney City Comets looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was New Zealand center James Hunter (208-91, college: S.Dakota) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Alex Higgins chipped in 28 points and 7 rebounds. Sydney City Comets' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Omer Akech who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and Lochlainn Simpson added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Spiders players scored in double figures. Sydney City Comets moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with three games lost. Sydney City Comets will face Panthers (#11) in Penrith in the next round. Spiders will play on the road against Mustangs in Maitland and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: A.Omer 15+5reb, S.Bhinder 12+4reb+2ast, Z.Hilary 12+4reb+2ast, S.Lochlainn 10+8reb+1ast, G.Thomas 10+2reb+3ast, D.Babb 9+3reb+4ast
Sydney C.: J.Hunter 30+13reb+5ast, H.Alex 28+7reb, F.Edward 7+1reb+2ast, A.Overs 7+10reb+2ast, L.Smith-Hyde 5+2reb+6ast, B.Nicholas 4+4reb+2ast



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