Recap of latest State Leagues games

The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with derby games, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Thunder as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Thunder defeated 9th ranked Vikings in Melbourne 70-55. American forward Charleston Long (198, college: USC Upstate) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Mitchell Lukey contributed with 15 points and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Bul Niop (196, college: Dyersburg St.) answered with 14 points for Vikings. Vikings' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Vikings at the other side keep the ninth place with six games lost. Vikings will play next round against Cavaliers trying to get back on the winning streak. Thunder will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Gulls. It will be extra interesting game as Gulls is their local rival from Melbourne.
Leading Jets (6-3) recorded its third loss in Sunbury. Hosts were rolled over by fourth ranked Cougars (6-2) 105-75. It was a great evening for Jordan Geer who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Nicholas Laycock helped adding 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Cougars moved-up to third place in League. Jets at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Cougars will play against Hume City Broncos (#5) in Tullamarine in the next round. Jets will play on the road against Magic in Hawthorn and hope to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game was also tough home defeat of 7th ranked Bankstown Bruins in a game in Condell Park versus Sutherland Sharks (#8) 77-68. It was an exceptional evening for Lochlan Hutchison who led the winners and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Jack Lopez came up with 28 points and 8 rebounds for Bankstown Bruins in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sutherland Sharks (4-3) moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Bankstown Bruins dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Sutherland Sharks will meet at home Mustangs (#8) in the next round. Bankstown Bruins will play against Mustangs in Maitland and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very interesting game took place in Gold Coast. It ended with only one-point defeat on the road of bottom-ranked Ipswich Force (0-1) to leader Rollers (1-0) 74-73 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in League. The best player for the winners was Levi Frankland who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Rollers left bottom position moving up to second place in League. Ipswich Force at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Rollers will have a break next round. Ipswich Force will play on the road against Thunder (#3) in Loganholme and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Waverley Falcons (4-2) against seventeenth ranked Bandits (1-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Waverley Falcons were defeated by Bandits in Albury 94-82. Mitchell Dance orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. Waverley Falcons' coach let to play eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bandits left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place in League. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. Bandits will face league's second-placed Frankston Blues in Seaford in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11:
In League Casey C. smashed Western Port on the road 101-82. Wyndham D. won against Chelsea G. on its own court 87-73. Hawthorn M. unfortunately lost to Hume City B. in Tullamarine 91-99. Winless USC Rip lost to undefeated SC Phoenix at home 56-98. Mackay M. lost to undefeated Townsville H. on the opponent's court 84-87. Brisbane C. smashed Northside W. in a home game 101-73. Mackay M. won against Cairns M. on the road 77-75. Logan T. managed to outperform RedCity R. on its own court 107-89. SD Spartans managed to beat SW Metro P. in Brisbane 92-86. Hobart C. defeated Diamond V.E. at home 107-97. Melbourne T. was smashed by Geelong S. on the opponent's court 90-66. NW Tasmania destroyed Diamond V.E. in a home game 100-78. Eltham W. unfortunately lost to Bendigo B. on the road 78-92. Dandenong R. recorded a loss to Frankston B. on its own court 96-104. Nunawading S. was defeated by Kilsyth C. in a road game 72-61. Ringwood H. beat Ballarat M. at home 87-85. Knox R. was destroyed by Mt Gambier on the opponent's court 118-93. Eltham W. managed to outperform Sandringham S. in a home game 105-91. Dandenong R. managed to beat Melbourne T. on the road 93-85. Frankston B. crushed Bendigo B. on its own court 111-82. East Perth E. was beaten by Perth R. in Northbridge 79-65. Warwick S. destroyed Joondalup W. at home 100-78. Goldfields G. managed to outperform East Perth E. on the opponent's court 86-73. Geraldton B. managed to beat Rockingham F. in a home game 85-82. Mandurah M. was defeated by Joondalup W. on the road 110-104. Willetton T. lost to undefeated Perry Lakes H. on its own court 68-86. Winless SW Slammers was destroyed by Lakeside L. in North Lake 52-121. Winless Eastern Suns were outscored by Cockburn C. at home 94-115. Goldfields G. recorded a loss to Cockburn C. on the opponent's court 88-74. Winless Eastern Suns was crushed by Willetton T. in a home game 77-103. Winless Hornsby S. were beaten by Manly Warr. on the road 82-73. BA CoE destroyed Penrith P. on its own court 123-49. Maitland M. outscored Illawarra H. 2 in a road game 93-61. Newcastle H. was rolled over Cent.Coast C. at home 59-78. Inner WB crushed Sydney C. on the opponent's court 92-66. Hills H. was beaten by Norths Bears in a home game 78-89. Canberra G. destroyed Illawarra H. 2 on the road 89-67.
The most impressive performance of 11th round was 17 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists by Lucas Barker of Frankston B..

Group Big V

Western Port - Casey C. 82-101

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Cavaliers (4-5) crushed 10th ranked Steelers (1-7) in Western Port 101-82 on Saturday. Cavaliers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Naturalized British swingman Matthew Donlan (200-93, college: YSU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Keith Robinson contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Five Cavaliers players scored in double figures. Naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-81) answered with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and center Matthew Turner (210-87) added 19 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Steelers. Steelers' coach let to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Cavaliers maintains sixth place in League with 4-5 record. Loser Steelers keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Cavaliers will face Vikings (#9) in Melbourne in the next round. Steelers will play at home against the league's second-placed Devils and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Western Port: D.Corletto 22+5reb+8ast, M.Turner 19+10reb, B.Camilleri 17+8reb, J.Gaze 8+6reb+4ast, M.Pollard 6+1reb+1ast, C.Taylor 4+5reb+2ast
Casey C.: M.Donlan 26+5reb+5ast, R.Keith 17+7reb+6ast, A.Williams 16+6reb+4ast, B.Waterhouse 15+5reb+2ast, H.Brendon 13+4reb+2ast, A.Bazzucchini 6+5reb+3ast

Wyndham D. - Chelsea G. 87-73

Very expected game when 7th ranked Gulls (2-5) lost to third ranked Devils (7-2) in Werribee 73-87 on Saturday. Devils dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Gulls' 24. Devils forced 22 Gulls turnovers. Stefan Pomasan orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 4 assists. Tomi Ayilara contributed with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Center Nathan Frost (203, college: Central CC) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and American Corey Standerfer (201-88, college: York, NE) added 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Gulls. Devils moved-up to second place in League. Loser Gulls keep the seventh position with five games lost. Devils will face Steelers (#10) in Western Port in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gulls' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Thunder.
Top scorers:
Chelsea G.: G.Callum 21+3reb+1ast, C.Standerfer 21+8reb+5ast, N.Frost 18+17reb+4ast, S.Emmanuel 4+3reb, A.Frost 4+5reb+1ast, C.Pratt 3+2ast
Wyndham D.: S.Pomasan 25+4ast, J.Makur 14+4reb+2ast, C.Hutton 11+7reb+1ast, H.Kane 8+4reb+1ast, A.Tomi 7+8reb+5ast, P.Kobe 6+1reb+1ast

Keilor T. - Blackburn V. 70-55

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Thunder as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Thunder defeated 9th ranked Vikings in Melbourne 70-55. American forward Charleston Long (198, college: USC Upstate) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Mitchell Lukey contributed with 15 points and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Bul Niop (196, college: Dyersburg St.) answered with 14 points and Nodia Odigie added 8 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Vikings. Vikings' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Vikings at the other side keep the ninth place with six games lost. Vikings will play next round against Cavaliers trying to get back on the winning streak. Thunder will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Gulls. It will be extra interesting game as Gulls is their local rival from Melbourne.
Top scorers:
Blackburn V.: B.Niop 14+2reb, N.Odigie 8+6reb+1ast, N.Mueller 8+1reb+2ast, Y.Qaafow 7+3reb, C.Liam 6+5reb, M.Crees 6+1reb+2ast
Keilor T.: C.Long 16+11reb+2ast, L.Mitchell 15+1reb+7ast, E.Jeremy 11+3reb, N.Masunda 9+6reb+1ast, S.Matt 8+8reb, L.Sist 6+7reb+2ast

Sunbury J. - McKinnon C. 75-105

Leading Jets (6-3) recorded its third loss in Sunbury. Hosts were rolled over by fourth ranked Cougars (6-2) 105-75. Cougars outrebounded Jets 41-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a great evening for Jordan Geer who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Nicholas Laycock helped adding 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. American forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Cory Bellman scored 18 points. Cougars moved-up to third place in League. Jets at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Cougars will play against Hume City Broncos (#5) in Tullamarine in the next round. Jets will play on the road against Magic in Hawthorn and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: C.Bellman 18+1reb+3ast, T.Clayton 15+10reb+1ast, J.Beasley 14+3reb+1ast, B.Nathan 9+4reb+4ast, L.Ivanne 7+4reb+1ast, M.Nathan 6+2reb+5ast
McKinnon C.: N.Laycock 28+5reb+4ast, J.Geer 25+13reb+12ast, L.Shelley 20+3reb+4ast, J.Malvaso 11+1reb, L.Peynenborg 9+6reb, J.Vandenberg 8+3reb

Hume City B. - Hawthorn M. 99-91

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Hume City Broncos (5-3) won against 8th ranked Magic (2-6) in Tullamarine 99-91 on Saturday. Magic was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Joel Rimes (196) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Jake Martin contributed with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Jarrod Molnar (190-95, college: Glendale, CA) answered with 29 points and 5 rebounds and Joe Furphy added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Magic. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hume City Broncos maintains fifth place in League with 5-3 record. Loser Magic keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Hume City Broncos will face higher ranked Cougars (#3) in McKinnon in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Magic will play at home against Jets (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hawthorn M.: J.Molnar 29+5reb, X.Evans 16+3reb+6ast, K.Smith 14+4reb+3ast, F.Joe 12+10reb+4ast, P.McBrearty 7, D.Noah 6+1reb+1ast
Hume City B.: R.Joel 26+6reb+4ast, M.Jake 23+7reb+2ast, M.Shayan 18+4reb+4ast, P.Mackuei 15+9reb+1ast, D.Orso Anthony 6+5reb+2ast, L.Killey 5+2reb

Group NBL1 North

USC Rip - SC Phoenix 56-98

Everything could happen in Sippy Downs at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Phoenix and bottom-ranked Rip City had identical 0-0 record. But Rip City was not able to use a home court advantage and was outscored by the opponent from Cotton Tree 98-56 on Thursday night. Phoenix dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Rip City's 38. They outrebounded Rip City 46-24 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Phoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Phoenix made 7 blocks. Rip City was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Naturalized Maltese center Nelson Kahler (206-94, college: CSU-Pueblo) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Guard Darnell Robateau (185, college: PLNU) contributed with 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) answered with 17 points and guard Louis Ilton (191, college: TAMIU) added 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Rip City. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Phoenix (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Loser Rip City still closes the standings with one game lost. Phoenix will face Northside Wizards (#11) in Taigum in the next round and are hoping to win another game.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: I.Tueta 17+3reb+2ast, E.McAlister 8+8reb, L.Ilton 7+8reb+4ast, B.Kai 7+3ast, T.Campbell 6+2reb+1ast, R.Cordwell 4+2reb+1ast
SC Phoenix: N.Kahler 28+12reb, D.Robateau 24+6reb+3ast, J.Robateau 18+5reb+5ast, Z.Meehl 10+7reb+4ast, C.Oscar 7+8reb+3ast, U.Cooper 3+2reb

Townsville H. - Mackay M. 87-84

There was a small surprise when leader Townsville Heat (1-0) edged their close opponent Mackay Meteors (1-1) in Hermit Park 87-84 on Friday. Guard Josh Spiers (201-96, college: CSUSM) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. Townsville Heat's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized South Sudanese center Emmanuel Malou (206-93, college: Iowa St., agency: BIG) answered with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and American swingman Jerron Jamerson (193, college: Goshen) added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Mackay Meteors. Townsville Heat left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Loser Mackay Meteors dropped to the seventh position with one game lost. Townsville Heat will face Rockhampton Rockets (#8) at home in the next round. Mackay Meteors will play against Rockhampton Rockets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: E.Malou 28+5reb+1ast, J.Jamerson 20+7reb+3ast, C.Cedar 12+8reb+4ast, F.Viliami 9+6reb+1ast, F.Webb 4+1reb, B.Rasmussen 4+11reb
Townsville H.: J.Patton-Croker 17+6reb+3ast, J.Spiers 15+7reb+4ast, M.Rees 13+3reb+2ast, E.Betts 12+7reb+3ast, K.Tudehope 12+6reb+1ast, P.Crawford 9+3reb+1ast

Brisbane C. - Northside W. 101-73

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Brisbane Capitals and bottom-ranked Northside Wizards had identical 0-0 record. This time Brisbane Capitals used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Taigum 101-73 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in League. Brisbane Capitals forced 26 Northside Wizards turnovers and outrebounded them 47-34 including 19 on the offensive glass. Brisbane Capitals looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Northside Wizards were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Guard Jacob Wilson (188, college: Belm.Abbey) contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Cameron Thew answered with 23 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) added 11 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals in the effort for Northside Wizards. Five Brisbane Capitals and four Northside Wizards players scored in double figures. 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 (1-0) keep a position of League leader. Loser Northside Wizards still closes the standings with one game lost. Brisbane Capitals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane Brisbane Spartans.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: T.Cameron 23+9reb+3ast, K.Logan 17+6reb, J.Ghee 11+7reb+9ast, A.Atem 11+3reb, A.Krause 8+2reb, Z.Williams-Hook 2+3reb+1ast
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 19+2reb+1ast, P.Geordan 18+8reb+2ast, J.Wilson 18+6reb+5ast, B.Volkman 17+12reb+6ast, Z.Carter 15+5reb+1ast, T.Soong 5+5reb+3ast

Cairns M. - Mackay M. 75-77

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Mackay Meteors (1-1) edged on the road 4th placed Cairns Marlins (0-1) 77-75 on Saturday. Guard Chris Cedar (188-88) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized South Sudanese center Emmanuel Malou (206-93, college: Iowa St., agency: BIG) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners. Four Mackay Meteors players scored in double figures. Guard Anthony Fisher (187-94) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Ky Stattmann added 17 points in the effort for Cairns Marlins. Mackay Meteors left bottom position moving up to seventh place in League. Loser Cairns Marlins still closes the standings with one game lost. Mackay Meteors will face Rockhampton Rockets (#8) at home in the next round. Cairns Marlins will play against Ipswich Force in Booval and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: A.Fisher 18+12reb+3ast, S.Ky 17+4reb+1ast, J.Mitchell 12+6reb+1ast, D.George 9+4reb+2ast, A.Loughton 9+6reb, C.Ahwang 6+1reb
Mackay M.: C.Cedar 19+12reb+2ast, E.Malou 19+10reb+1ast, F.Viliami 15+6reb+1ast, J.Jamerson 14+4reb+2ast, F.Webb 6+3reb, B.Rasmussen 4+1reb+3ast

Gold Coast R. - Ipswich F. 74-73

A very interesting game took place in Gold Coast. It ended with only one-point defeat on the road of bottom-ranked Ipswich Force (0-1) to leader Rollers (1-0) 74-73 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in League. The best player for the winners was guard Levi Frankland (193, college: CS Monterey) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Preston Le Gassick chipped in 18 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). Point guard Jason Ralph (178-95, college: VCSU) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and Mitchell Poulain added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Rollers left bottom position moving up to second place in League. Ipswich Force at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Rollers will have a break next round. Ipswich Force will play on the road against Thunder (#3) in Loganholme and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: J.Ralph 20+8reb+3ast, M.Poulain 11+9reb+1ast, M.Malek 11+5reb, R.Jeffries 8+4reb+1ast, C.Weber 6+1reb+1ast, K.Bishop 6+6reb+5ast
Gold Coast R.: L.Gassick Preston 18+2reb+3ast, L.Frankland 18+6reb+3ast, J.Eustace 11+6reb, M.Llyod 8+7reb+4ast, C.Dalton 5+1reb, T.Diop 5+1reb+1ast

Logan T. - RedCity R. 107-89

Everything could happen in Loganholme at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Thunder and bottom-ranked Roar had identical 0-0 record. This time Thunder used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Brisbane 107-89 on Saturday night. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-88, college: Bellarmine) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Mitch Young (206-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) contributed with 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Darryl McDowell-White (183-97, college: Master's) answered with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Kobe McDowell-White added 13 points and 8 assists in the effort for Roar. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunder (1-0) left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Roar still closes the standings with one game lost. Thunder will face Ipswich Force (#10) in Booval in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Roar will play at home against South West Metro Pirates and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: D.McDowell-White 20+9reb+5ast, M.Willie 14+7reb+2ast, D.Kian 14+2reb+3ast, M.Kobe 13+3reb+8ast, B.Wallace 12+7reb, M.Jean-Luc 6+6reb+1ast
Logan T.: J.Kendle 29+12reb+10ast, M.Young 25+9reb+2ast, M.Boston 19+4reb+4ast, M.Cedar 14+6reb+5ast, P.Elijah 10+2reb+1ast, F.Tyrone 7+2reb+1ast

SW Metro P. - SD Spartans 86-92

Everything could happen in Runcorn at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Brisbane Spartans and bottom-ranked South West Metro Pirates had identical 0-0 record. But South West Metro Pirates were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Brisbane 92-86 on Saturday night. Brisbane Spartans outrebounded South West Metro Pirates 43-21 including a 30-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Josh Derksen (206-95, college: KWC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. Ben Hastings contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Jakobe Hunter answered with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) added 20 points and 7 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in the effort for South West Metro Pirates. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisbane Spartans (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place in League. Loser South West Metro Pirates still closes the standings with one game lost. Brisbane Spartans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Brisbane to the arena Brisbane Capitals.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: H.Jakobe 25+6reb+6ast, K.Woodfall 20+7ast, J.Matysek 13+3reb+4ast, K.Ramy 6+3reb, G.Cameron 5, R.Vines 5+1reb+2ast
SD Spartans: J.Derksen 22+9reb+1ast, H.Ben 13+7reb+3ast, C.Massingale 12+1reb, T.Ammar 10+2reb+7ast, A.Jacob 9+4reb+4ast, M.Anei 8+4reb+4ast

Group NBL1 South

Hobart C. - Diamond V.E. 107-97

Everything could happen in Hobart at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Huskies and their close opponent Diamond Valley Eagles had identical 4-2 record. This time Huskies used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Greensborough 107-97 on Friday night. Diamond Valley Eagles were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Naturalized Greek guard Jonathon Mines (193-91, college: NMHU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points. New Zealand point guard Jack Stanwix (183) contributed with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Robert Heath answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds and forward Joel Capetola (194-1) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Diamond Valley Eagles. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Huskies (5-2) moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. Huskies will face Sabres (#16) in Cheltenham in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Diamond Valley Eagles will play at home against Kilsyth Cobras (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: H.Robert 21+7reb, D.O'Wili 13+7reb+2ast, L.Luke 13+3reb+1ast, C.Joel 12+6reb+4ast, N.Manyang 10+4reb, B.Ryan 9+1reb+2ast
Hobart C.: J.Mines 32+2reb+2ast, J.Stanwix 19+7reb+7ast, Z.White 16+6reb, K.Sapwell 11+3reb+6ast, A.Eugster 8+1ast, M.Young 7+3reb+1ast

Geelong S. - Melbourne T. 90-66

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Geelong Supercats (5-1) outplayed at home 16th ranked Tigers (1-7) 90-66 on Saturday. They outrebounded Tigers 51-23 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Jack MacDonald (183-97, college: Alaska-Anch.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Gabriel Hadley (190-98) contributed with 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Felix Von Hofe (196-93, college: EWU) answered with 18 points and 4 assists and Keenan Willie added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Tigers. Tigers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Geelong Supercats moved-up to third place in League. Loser Tigers dropped to the eighteenth position with seven games lost. Geelong Supercats will face league's second-placed Frankston Blues in Seaford in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tigers will play at home against Spectres (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: F.Von Hofe 18+4reb+4ast, A.Karabatsos 11+5reb+1ast, W.Keenan 10+6reb+3ast, L.Anthony 8+2reb+1ast, R.Bray 6+1ast, W.Alhaddad 3+3reb+2ast
Geelong S.: G.Hadley 23+5reb+2ast, J.MacDonald 21+6reb+6ast, O.Odigie 13+6reb+3ast, N.Wang 9+5reb+2ast, M.Hicks 7+17reb+1ast, L.McInerney 6+6reb+2ast

NW Tasmania - Diamond V.E. 100-78

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (4-3) were outleveled by fifth ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (5-1) in Ulverstone 100-78 on Saturday. NW Tasmania Thunder outrebounded Diamond Valley Eagles 47-27 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Diamond Valley Eagles' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when NW Tasmania Thunder made 8 blocks. Canadian power forward Paul Campbell (208-87, college: Hawaii) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. International point guard Taran Armstrong (193-2) contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Robert Heath answered with 16 points and forward Joel Capetola (194-1) added 8 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Diamond Valley Eagles. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. NW Tasmania Thunder moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. NW Tasmania Thunder will face Kilsyth Cobras (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Kilsyth Cobras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: H.Robert 16+3reb, S.BJ 13+3reb, N.Manyang 10+2reb+2ast, D.O'Wili 10+5reb+1ast, C.Joel 8+7reb+3ast, B.Ryan 7+2reb+1ast
NW Tasmania: A.Taran 19+6reb+4ast, J.Chilcott 17+6reb+1ast, B.Simpson 16+6reb+4ast, P.Campbell 16+13reb+1ast, D.Sejr 8+2reb+3ast, C.Brown 7+3reb+1ast

Albury W.B. - Waverley F. 94-82

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Waverley Falcons (4-2) against seventeenth ranked Bandits (1-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Waverley Falcons were defeated by Bandits in Albury 94-82. Bandits dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Waverley Falcons' 30. Bandits had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-1) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Sharif Watson (198-93, college: ACU) contributed with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five Bandits players scored in double figures. Naturalized American swingman Bennie Lewis (203-87, college: Benedict) answered with 32 points and guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-91, college: WSU) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Waverley Falcons. Waverley Falcons' coach let to play eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bandits left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place in League. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. Bandits will face league's second-placed Frankston Blues in Seaford in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: B.Lewis 32+4reb+3ast, D.Kernich-Drew 16+9reb+1ast, D.McDonald 12+2reb+3ast, D.Neville 8+1reb, J.Heath 7+2reb+1ast, M.Harper 3+7reb+1ast
Albury W.B.: D.Mitchell 28+10reb, S.Watson 24+9reb+5ast, J.Crnogorac 14+9reb+1ast, J.Cincurak 12+2reb+3ast, J.Saunders 12+3reb+4ast, J.McKay 2+5reb

Bendigo B. - Eltham W. 92-78

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Bendigo Braves (5-3) beat at home 14th ranked Eltham Wildcats (2-5) 92-78 on Saturday. Bendigo Braves made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game, while Eltham Wildcats only scored seven points from the stripe. Bendigo Braves had a 38-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Bendigo Braves especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Eltham Wildcats were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Nelson Larkins (180-96) contributed with 16 points and 7 assists for the winners. Four Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Point guard Adam Doyle (176-91) answered with 32 points and forward Ovie Magbegor (196, college: UWG) added 8 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Eltham Wildcats. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bendigo Braves maintains sixth place in League with 5-3 record. Loser Eltham Wildcats keep the fourteenth position with five games lost. Bendigo Braves will face Cairns Marlins (#9) at home in the next round. Eltham Wildcats will play against NW Tasmania Thunder (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: A.Doyle 32+2reb+1ast, O.Magbegor 8+13reb+3ast, S.Whelan 8+1reb+4ast, T.O'Connor 8+2reb+1ast, S.Bradbury 6+7reb, J.Aver 5+3reb+7ast
Bendigo B.: R.Turner 25+10reb, N.Larkins 16+4reb+7ast, J.Mumtaz 13+1reb+1ast, C.Hogan 11+3reb+3ast, M.Andronicos 9+3reb, J.Foy 9+4reb+1ast

Dandenong R. - Frankston B. 96-104

Very expected game when 18th ranked Dandenong Rangers (1-6) lost at home to fourth ranked Frankston Blues (6-2) 104-96 on Saturday. Frankston Blues forced 19 Dandenong Rangers turnovers. Dandenong Rangers were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Dillon Stith (201-92, college: St.Vincent) orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Point guard Lachlan Barker (179-96) contributed with 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Frankston Blues players scored in double figures. Oliver Hayes-Brown (208, college: UC Riverside) answered with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds and guard Sean Macdonald (185-0) added 25 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) in the effort for Dandenong Rangers. Dandenong Rangers' coach gave the chance to play for ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Frankston Blues moved-up to second place in League. Loser Dandenong Rangers dropped to the seventeenth position with six games lost. Frankston Blues will face Bandits (#15) in Albury in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dandenong Rangers will play at home against Huskies and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: O.Hayes-Brown 31+16reb, S.Macdonald 25+4reb+6ast, D.Soukup 15+1reb+1ast, M.Biyendolo 8+2reb+5ast, S.James 6+5reb+1ast, R.Oryem 5+3reb+1ast
Frankston B.: D.Stith 32+9reb+1ast, L.Barker 25+4reb+5ast, A.MacDonald 17+3reb+2ast, L.Barker 13+3reb+4ast, T.Garrett 8+4reb+1ast, C.Wilks 6+3reb+1ast

Kilsyth C. - Nunawading S. 72-61

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Kilsyth Cobras (3-2) won against at home 8th ranked Spectres (3-3) 72-61 on Saturday. Kilsyth Cobras made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Kilsyth Cobras outrebounded Spectres 43-30 including 34 on the defensive glass. Naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Riak (208-95, college: Akron) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Swingman Benjamin Ursich (196-96, college: Augusta) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Kilsyth Cobras' coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. American center Dain Swetalla (206-86, college: Augustana, IL) answered with 22 points and 9 rebounds and forward Andrew Steel (200-91, college: CPP) added 20 points in the effort for Spectres. Kilsyth Cobras moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Spectres dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. Kilsyth Cobras will face higher ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (#4) in Ulverstone in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Spectres will play on the road against Tigers (#18) in Melbourne and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: D.Swetalla 22+9reb+2ast, A.Steel 20+4reb, C.Hronopoulos 9+5reb+2ast, P.Hooley 6+1reb+4ast, D.Baxter 2+5reb+1ast, D.Tristan 0
Kilsyth C.: B.Ursich 17+4reb+2ast, D.Riak 15+14reb, C.Jeffs 13+7reb+3ast, A.Tomada 8+4reb+2ast, J.Brazier 7+4reb, M.Dielemans 5+2reb+2ast

Ringwood H. - Ballarat M. 87-85

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Ballarat Miners (2-5) were edged by tenth ranked Ringwood Hawks (3-2) in Heathmont 87-85 on Saturday. Forward Matthew Fennell (196) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-96, college: LeMoyne) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners. Center Jock Perry (216-97, college: UC Riverside) answered with 25 points and 7 rebounds and guard William Hickey (194-99) added 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Ballarat Miners. Five Ringwood Hawks and four Ballarat Miners players scored in double figures. Ringwood Hawks maintains tenth place in League with 3-2 record. Loser Ballarat Miners keep the thirteenth position with five games lost. Ringwood Hawks will face Bandits (#15) in Albury in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Ballarat Miners will play on the road against the league's leader Mount Gambier Pioneers and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: J.Perry 25+7reb+1ast, H.William 22+7reb+4ast, A.Deng 14+7reb+1ast, D.Joyce 12+1reb+3ast, S.Short 7+3reb+2ast, M.Kenyon 5+9reb+2ast
Ringwood H.: C.Asuncion-Byrd 23+6reb+1ast, M.Fennell 17+11reb+3ast, R.Martin 14+7reb+3ast, J.Barry 12+2reb, A.Sturt 10+3reb+2ast, S.Clarke 6+6reb+1ast

Mt Gambier - Knox R. 118-93

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (6-1) outplayed 12th ranked Knox Raiders (2-3) in Mt Gambier 118-93 on Saturday. Mount Gambier Pioneers outrebounded Knox Raiders 51-25 including a 34-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Knox Raiders' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mount Gambier Pioneers made 7 blocks. The former international guard Tom Daly (182-91) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Tom Kubank (201, college: Mary) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Dylan Hare (193-93) answered with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Jack Roberts-Field added 18 points in the effort for Knox Raiders. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mount Gambier Pioneers maintains first place in League with 6-1 record. Loser Knox Raiders keep the twelfth position with three games lost. Mount Gambier Pioneers will face North Adelaide Rockets (#9) in Greenacres in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Knox Raiders will play on the road against Spectres in East Burwood and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: R.Jack 18+4reb+1ast, D.Hare 17+5reb+1ast, M.Meunier 13+5reb+2ast, B.Ayre 13+1reb+1ast, A.Nyok 12+7reb+3ast, S.Austin 12+2reb+2ast
Mt Gambier: N.Marshall 21+8reb+3ast, T.Kubank 19+11reb+4ast, T.Daly 17+11reb+7ast, D.Wit Kane 14+4reb+10ast, T.Robinson 13+7reb, E.Burdon 13+3ast

Eltham W. - Sandringham S. 105-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 15th ranked Sabres' (1-5) road loss to fourteenth ranked Eltham Wildcats (2-5) 91-105 on Sunday. Eltham Wildcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Guard Justin Aver (190-89) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 assists. Center Simon Bradbury (215-89) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Four Eltham Wildcats players scored in double figures. Guard Nicholas Gabsch (193, college: Cuesta JC) answered with 28 points and 8 rebounds and guard Kuany Kuany (201-94, college: Chaminade) added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Sabres. Eltham Wildcats maintains fourteenth place in League with 2-5 record. Loser Sabres dropped to the sixteenth position with five games 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. Sabres will play at home against Huskies (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: N.Gabsch 28+8reb+1ast, J.McKinnon 16+4reb+4ast, K.Kuany 15+9reb+5ast, D.Kian 9+4reb+2ast, O.Tomo 8+6reb+1ast, T.O'Brien 7+5reb+3ast
Eltham W.: S.Whelan 33+2reb+1ast, S.Bradbury 22+14reb, J.Aver 20+4reb+13ast, A.Doyle 14+5reb+7ast, O.Magbegor 5+7reb+2ast, T.O'Connor 4+3reb+2ast

Melbourne T. - Dandenong R. 85-93

There was a small surprise when eighteenth ranked Dandenong Rangers (1-6) beat 16th ranked Tigers (1-7) in Melbourne 93-85 on Sunday. Dandenong Rangers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 28 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game, while Tigers only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Tigers 50-25 including a 21-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Oliver Hayes-Brown (208, college: UC Riverside) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds. Riley Simmons contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Dandenong Rangers' coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Keenan Willie answered with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Anthony Karabatsos (188, college: Seton Hill) added 15 points and 6 assists in the effort for Tigers. Four Dandenong Rangers and five Tigers players scored in double figures. Dandenong Rangers left bottom position moving up to seventeenth place in League. Loser Tigers dropped to the eighteenth position with seven games lost. Dandenong Rangers will face higher ranked Huskies (#5) in Hobart in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tigers will play at home against Spectres (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: E.Dogukan 16+3reb, A.Karabatsos 15+4reb+6ast, W.Keenan 14+7reb+5ast, L.Anthony 12+1reb+3ast, M.Gaze 11+3reb+2ast, C.Taj 9+3reb
Dandenong R.: O.Hayes-Brown 23+16reb+1ast, S.Riley 17+8reb, S.Macdonald 13+2reb+6ast, M.Biyendolo 10+1reb+2ast, S.James 8+4reb+1ast, M.Richards 8+4reb+2ast

Frankston B. - Bendigo B. 111-82

Everything could happen in Seaford at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Frankston Blues and 6th ranked Bendigo Braves had identical 5-2 record. This time Frankston Blues used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Bendigo 111-82 on Sunday night. Frankston Blues made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Bendigo Braves' players. Point guard Lucas Barker (183-93, college: Indianapolis) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. American forward Dillon Stith (201-92, college: St.Vincent) contributed with 22 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Jake Lloyd added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for Bendigo Braves. Five Frankston Blues and four Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Frankston Blues (6-2) moved-up to second place in League. Loser Bendigo Braves keep the sixth position with three games lost. Frankston Blues will face Bandits (#15) in Albury in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bendigo Braves will play at home against Cairns Marlins (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: R.Turner 18+12reb, B.Rymer 16+5reb+3ast, J.Lloyd 16+6reb+8ast, M.Andronicos 14+5reb, C.Hogan 9, J.Mumtaz 6+1reb+1ast
Frankston B.: L.Barker 22+5reb+2ast, D.Stith 22+4reb+4ast, L.Barker 17+9reb+10ast, P.Will 16+2reb+1ast, A.MacDonald 16+2reb+6ast, T.Garrett 5+6reb+2ast

Group NBL1 West

Perth R. - East Perth E. 79-65

There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked Redbacks (1-2) won against 10th ranked Eagles (1-4) in Northbridge 79-65 on Friday. Redbacks shot 21 for 30 from the free-throw line, while Eagles only scored five points from the stripe. Redbacks forced 23 Eagles turnovers. Eagles were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Power forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (203-99) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) contributed with 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Mitch Benger answered with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Eagles. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Redbacks left bottom position moving up to tenth place in League. Loser Eagles dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. Redbacks will face Flames (#11) in Rockingham in the next round. Eagles will play on the road against Slammers in Bunbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: B.Mitch 15+6reb+4ast, L.Thwaites 15+5reb, A.Donlagic 9+7reb+4ast, M.Vinci 9+5reb+1ast, K.Berry 8+2reb+4ast, A.Jarrad 4+4reb+1ast
Perth R.: L.Timms 22+7reb+2ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 20+10reb+1ast, T.Jackson 17+9reb+2ast, J.Wagner 7+4reb+7ast, B.Lachlan 7+5reb+2ast, E.Kyden 4+5reb+1ast

Warwick S. - Joondalup W. 100-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Wanneroo's (3-1) road loss to leader Senators (3-0) in Perth 78-100 on Friday. Senators forced 19 Wanneroo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) contributed with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Five Senators players scored in double figures. Maltese guard Jacob Formosa (191-97) answered with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Wanneroo. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Senators moved-up to second place in League. Loser Wanneroo dropped to the third position with one game lost. Senators will face Magic (#7) in Mandurah in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Wanneroo will play on the road against Giants (#8) in Kalgoorlie and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 17+5reb+2ast, J.Formosa 15+6reb+4ast, T.Iliadis 12+3reb+2ast, R.Maxwell 7+3reb+1ast, W.Jonathan 7+6reb+3ast, S.Vaiangina 6+7reb
Warwick S.: J.King 28+9reb+3ast, C.Ellis 20+7reb+6ast, C.Davis 15+5reb+6ast, E.Ethan 14+2reb+1ast, C.Wroe 11+3reb+3ast, J.Thwaites 6+7reb+2ast

East Perth E. - Goldfields G. 73-86

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Giants (2-2) defeated 10th ranked Eagles (1-4) in Morley 86-73 on Saturday. Giants forced 21 Eagles turnovers. Forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Deng Kuany (201, college: ENMU) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Jarrad Anastasio (199-97) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and forward Logan Thwaites (200-97) added 17 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Eagles. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Giants went down to eighth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Eagles dropped to the twelfth place with four games lost. Giants will face higher ranked Wanneroo (#3) in Joondalup in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Eagles will play on the road against Slammers (#14) in Bunbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: L.Thwaites 17+8reb+1ast, A.Jarrad 16+11reb+1ast, T.Junior 14+3reb+4ast, K.Berry 10+4reb, B.Mitch 9+3reb+2ast, A.Zeverona 3+2reb+2ast
Goldfields G.: A.Tom 19+7reb, D.Kuany 18+6reb, D.Ballantyne 13+4reb+2ast, J.Reid 13+4reb+2ast, J.Pesava 10+10reb+3ast, C.Creek 7+13reb+1ast

Geraldton B. - Rockingham F. 85-82

There was an upset when higher ranked Flames (1-2) were edged by twelfth ranked Buccaneers (1-1) in Wonthella 85-82 on Saturday. Strangely Flames outrebounded Buccaneers 45-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-87, college: Charleston So.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Buccaneers' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Greg Hire (201-87, college: Augusta) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and power forward Callum Beard (202-0) added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Flames. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Buccaneers left bottom position moving up to ninth place in League. Loser Flames dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. Buccaneers will face higher ranked Lightning (#5) in North Lake in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Flames will play at home against Redbacks (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: T.Durnin 18+9reb, C.Beard 17+7reb+3ast, G.Hire 14+12reb+3ast, R.Godfrey 13+2reb+4ast, C.Riak 8+7reb+1ast, J.Beard 7+6reb+9ast
Geraldton B.: M.Muo 34+5reb+3ast, A.Ralph 16+12reb+2ast, W.Taine 11+2reb+4ast, M.Wundenberg 11+7reb+3ast, K.Tito 6+2reb+1ast, D.Myers 5+2reb+1ast

Joondalup W. - Mandurah M. 110-104

Everything could happen in Joondalup at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Wanneroo and 5th ranked Magic had identical 2-1 record. This time Wanneroo used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Mandurah 110-104 on Saturday night. Wanneroo forced 22 Magic turnovers. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89, college: ODU) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) answered with 25 points and 5 assists and Fred Williams added 21 points and 5 assists in the effort for Magic. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Wanneroo (3-1) moved-up to third place in League. Loser Magic dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. Wanneroo will face Giants (#8) in Kalgoorlie in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Magic will play at home against the league's second-placed Senators and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Grace 25+4reb+5ast, W.Fred 21+4reb+5ast, X.Shaw 16+9reb+2ast, B.Carlwell 14+1reb+1ast, B.Smith 14+3reb+1ast, P.Riley 14+2reb+4ast
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 29+5reb+3ast, R.Huntington 20+4reb+2ast, T.Iliadis 20+3reb+4ast, W.Jonathan 16+7reb+2ast, S.Salinas 10+6reb+2ast, R.Maxwell 7+1reb+1ast

Willetton T. - Perry Lakes H. 68-86

Rather expected game when 4th placed Tigers (3-1) lost to leader Hawks (3-0) in Willetton 68-86 on Saturday. It was a key game for the top position in League. Hawks outrebounded Tigers 49-37 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) contributed with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) answered with 24 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-90) added 10 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Tigers. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hawks keep a position of League leader. Loser Tigers keep the fourth place with one game lost. Hawks will face Suns (#13) in Kalamunda in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tigers will play on the road against Cougars (#6) in Hamilton Hill and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Scott 24+5reb+2ast, M.Vigor 10+11reb+1ast, H.Clarke 10+3reb+1ast, M.Connor 7+4reb+3ast, A.Black 6+2reb+3ast, H.Dylan 3+4reb
Perry Lakes H.: L.Thomas 23+8reb+4ast, A.Ferguson 11+7reb+2ast, B.Purser 11+5reb+8ast, C.Hamilton 10+4reb+1ast, M.Clarke 9+8reb+2ast, M.Leary 8+4reb+1ast

Lakeside L. - SW Slammers 121-52

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Lightning (2-1) rolled over bottom-ranked Slammers (0-3) in North Lake 121-52 on Saturday. Lightning forced 26 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 46-28 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Slammers' players. Forward Corey Shervill (201-88, college: St.Edward's) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 6 rebounds. Center Jarrad Prue (198-82) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Four Lightning players scored in double figures. Caleb Van De Griend answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds and center Ngor Nai (208, college: Baton Rouge) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 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. Lightning moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Slammers still closes the standings with three games lost. Lightning will face Buccaneers (#9) in Wonthella in the next round. Slammers will play at home against Eagles (#12) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: V.De Griend Caleb 21+7reb, N.Nai 12+5reb+4ast, M.Keller 9+4reb+1ast, B.Rhys 3+2reb+1ast, C.Devan 3+6reb+5ast, J.Wilson 2
Lakeside L.: C.Shervill 25+6reb+3ast, K.Armour 18+2reb+6ast, J.Isenbarger 18+1reb+2ast, J.Prue 14+17reb+1ast, G.Isaac 11+1reb+1ast, P.Liam 11+3reb+1ast

Eastern Suns - Cockburn C. 94-115

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Suns (0-3) were outscored by thirteenth ranked Cougars (2-2) in Kalamunda 115-94 on Saturday. Cougars made 29-of-35 free shots (82.9 percent) during the game. Cougars outrebounded Suns 45-30 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Suns were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. American forward Chris Johnson (201-90, college: UIW) answered with 30 points and 4 steals and power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) added 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) in the effort for Suns. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cougars moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Suns still closes the standings with three games lost. Cougars will face higher ranked Tigers (#4) in Willetton in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Suns will play at home against the league's leader Hawks (#1) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Eastern Suns: C.Johnson 30+4reb, R.Chuatwech 22+1ast, R.Blanchett 21+7reb+1ast, C.Aylett 8+3reb+3ast, M.Bang 4+2reb, M.Jermaine 3+3reb+3ast
Cockburn C.: G.Field 22+9reb+5ast, H.Josh 19+6reb, N.Pozoglou 16+12reb+4ast, J.Holmes 16+6reb+2ast, S.Chan 16+2reb+6ast, P.Nathan 9+2reb

Cockburn C. - Goldfields G. 88-74

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Cougars (2-2) defeated higher ranked Giants (2-2) in Hamilton Hill 88-74 on Sunday. Cougars outrebounded Giants 48-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. Giants were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Seva Chan (187-94) contributed with 11 points and 7 assists for the winners. Cougars' coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Swingman Julian Pesava (193-95, college: WBU) answered with 26 points and 8 rebounds and forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) added 16 points in the effort for Giants. Cougars moved-up to sixth place in League. Cougars will face higher ranked Tigers (#4) in Willetton in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Giants will play at home against Wanneroo (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: J.Pesava 26+8reb+3ast, A.Tom 16+2reb+1ast, D.Kuany 9+4reb, F.Klasztorny 7+8reb+3ast, C.Creek 4+5reb, D.Ballantyne 4+3reb+2ast
Cockburn C.: N.Pozoglou 24+16reb+4ast, S.Chan 11+3reb+7ast, R.Daniel 11+3reb+1ast, H.Josh 10+3reb+1ast, C.Kye 9+8reb, G.Field 7+8reb+6ast

Eastern Suns - Willetton T. 77-103

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Suns (0-3) were outleveled by fourth ranked Tigers (3-1) in Kalamunda 103-77 on Sunday. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 32. Tigers forced 21 Suns turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Suns' players. Guard Connor Mincherton (186-1) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-90) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. American forward Chris Johnson (201-90, college: UIW) answered with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Corey Easley (206-83, college: MSU) added 17 points in the effort for Suns. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers maintains fourth place in League with 3-1 record. Loser Suns still closes the standings with three games lost. Tigers will face Cougars (#6) in Hamilton Hill in the next round. Suns will play at home against the league's leader Hawks (#1) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Eastern Suns: C.Easley 17+4reb+3ast, C.Johnson 12+8reb+4ast, R.Blanchett 12+3reb+2ast, B.Johnson 11+1reb, C.Lowe 6+5reb+1ast, M.Jermaine 6+5reb+2ast
Willetton T.: H.Clarke 21+5reb+2ast, M.Connor 20+8reb+6ast, D.Scott 16+3reb+4ast, M.Vigor 14+15reb+4ast, H.Dylan 10+7reb, M.Garbellini 8+1reb+4ast

Group WARATAH

Bankstown B. - Sutherland S. 68-77

An interesting game was also tough home defeat of 7th ranked Bankstown Bruins in a game in Condell Park versus Sutherland Sharks (#8) 77-68. It was an exceptional evening for Lochlan Hutchison who led the winners and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Aaron Borich (185, college: S.Oregon, agency: Big Game Management Inc.) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. Four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Forward Jack Lopez (196-94, college: Montana) came up with 28 points and 8 rebounds and center Nathaniel Musters (208-93, college: Lafayette) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Bankstown Bruins in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sutherland Sharks (4-3) moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Bankstown Bruins dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Sutherland Sharks will meet at home Mustangs (#8) in the next round. Bankstown Bruins will play against Mustangs in Maitland and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: J.Lopez 28+8reb, V.Christopher 8+8reb+1ast, N.Musters 8+7reb+2ast, T.Nicko 8+3reb, S.Shareef 6+4reb+2ast, C.Christodoulides 4+1reb
Sutherland S.: H.Lochlan 22+9reb+2ast, A.Borich 18+4reb+3ast, G.Geoffrey 13+8reb+1ast, B.Musulin 12+7reb+2ast, N.Callum 4+1reb+2ast, S.Joshua 3

Manly Warr. - Hornsby S. 82-73

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (6-1) beat bottom-ranked Spiders (0-5) in Narrabeen 82-73 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. Guard Steven White (182-90, college: Alaska-Anch.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Christian Jurlina (196, college: Whitworth, agency: BIG) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Malok Majak answered with 24 points and 7 rebounds and Thomas Gillis added 19 points in the effort for Spiders. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles maintains first place in League with 6-1 record. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with five games lost. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will face Hawks (#15) in Wollongong in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Spiders will play at home against Excellence and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: M.Malok 24+7reb, G.Thomas 19+3reb+2ast, Z.Hilary 9+3reb+3ast, D.Babb 7+6reb+3ast, G.Brett 7+3reb+1ast, M.Noman 5+7reb
Manly Warr.: S.White 24+5reb+4ast, C.Jurlina 20+7reb+3ast, K.Painter 14+12reb+3ast, C.Lachlan 11+2reb+1ast, A.Fawcett 5+1reb+1ast, L.Schroeder 4+2reb

BA CoE - Penrith P. 123-49

Very expected game when 12th ranked Panthers (1-4) were smashed by leader Excellence (5-0) in Canberra 123-49 on Saturday. Excellence held Panthers to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 50.5 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Panthers 68-32 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Excellence looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Panthers' players. International guard Dyson Daniels (193-3) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Max Mackinnon contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. Excellence's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Lachlan Charlton answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Joshua Kalwy added 6 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Panthers. Excellence maintains third place in League with 5-0 record having just 2 victories less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Panthers dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. Excellence will face Spiders (#14) in Hornsby in the next round which should be another easy win for them.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: C.Lachlan 17+7reb+3ast, G.Veg 8+3reb+3ast, M.Christian 7+4reb+2ast, R.Jasper 6+3reb, K.Joshua 6+9reb+1ast, L.Griffith 3+3reb
BA CoE: S.Reyne 20+2reb+2ast, M.Max 19+7reb+3ast, D.Dyson 17+7reb+9ast, R.Patrick 14+6reb+3ast, P.Tyrese 12+3reb+3ast, D.Bol 9+11reb+2ast

Illawarra H. 2 - Maitland M. 61-93

Very predictable result when tenth ranked Mustangs (3-3) rolled over bottom-ranked Hawks (0-6) in Wollongong 93-61 on Saturday. Mustangs dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks' 28 and made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Mustangs forced 21 Hawks turnovers and outrebounded them 50-21 including a 34-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Daniel Millburn orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points and 6 rebounds. Jay Cole contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Harry Morris answered with 16 points and point guard Zachary Delaney (167-90) added 9 points and 4 assists in the effort for Hawks. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mustangs moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Hawks still closes the standings with six games lost. Mustangs will face Bankstown Bruins (#9) in Condell Park in the next round. Hawks will play on the road against the league's leader Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: M.Harry 16+1reb+1ast, Z.Delaney 9+1reb+4ast, D.Philip 9+3reb+1ast, C.Riley 7+2reb+1ast, M.Harrison 5+2reb, K.Ward 5+2reb+4ast
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 29+6reb+2ast, C.Jay 21+12reb+1ast, S.McGann 13+7reb, L.Funderburke 7+9reb, I.Kaia 6+2reb+3ast, T.Turner 6+5reb+1ast

Newcastle H. - Cent.Coast C. 59-78

There was an upset when higher ranked Newcastle Hunters (3-3) were outscored by thirteenth ranked Crusaders (1-4) in Broadmeadow 78-59 on Saturday. Crusaders forced 29 Newcastle Hunters turnovers. Forward James Trustum (192) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Jacob Cracknell contributed with 18 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Forward Myles Cherry (203-98, college: Lafayette) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Joel Rauch added 18 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) in the effort for Newcastle Hunters. Crusaders left bottom position moving up to twelfth place in League. Loser Newcastle Hunters dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Crusaders will face higher ranked Bankstown Bruins (#9) in Condell Park in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Newcastle H.: M.Cherry 21+11reb+1ast, J.Rauch 18+2reb+3ast, C.Maker 12+10reb+1ast, W.Michael 4+1ast, M.Maluach 4+1reb+3ast, G.Jaidyn 0+4reb+5ast
Cent.Coast C.: J.Trustum 27+13reb+4ast, J.Cracknell 18+2reb+5ast, W.Bates 11+2reb+1ast, O.Robilliard 11+4reb+1ast, C.Luke 9+2reb+4ast, T.Akamarmoi 2+2reb+1ast

Sydney C. - Inner WB 66-92

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Bulls (3-4) outplayed 10th ranked Sydney City Comets (3-5) in Alexandria 92-66 on Saturday. Bulls had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Archie Woodhill orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Jaden Weldon (185, college: Delta St.) contributed with 12 points and 6 assists for the winners. New Zealand center James Hunter (208-91, college: S.Dakota) answered with 20 points and 6 rebounds and guard Linden Smith-Hyde (188, college: Nicholls St.) added 5 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Sydney City Comets. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bulls moved-up to tenth place in League. Loser Sydney City Comets dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Bulls will have a break next round. Sydney City Comets will play on the road against Newcastle Hunters (#7) in Broadmeadow and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: J.Hunter 20+6reb, A.Ryan 10+2reb+1ast, H.Alex 6+6reb+1ast, L.Smith-Hyde 5+5reb+7ast, B.Nicholas 3+2reb, W.Johnston 3+5reb+1ast
Inner WB: W.Archie 27+5reb+2ast, J.Weldon 12+1reb+6ast, B.Kaylan 10+1ast, R.Reggie 6+8reb+2ast, M.Henry 5+8reb+3ast, H.Madden 5+3reb+1ast

Hills H. - Norths Bears 78-89

There was no surprise when 4th placed Hills Hornets (4-2) lost to second ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (6-1) in Baulkham Hills 78-89 on Saturday. Norths Soul Sports Bears made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Guard Jayden Hodgson (190-97, college: GVSU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points. Guard Nick Blair (185-87) contributed with 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. David Hayman answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Marvin Fidel added 18 points in the effort for Hills Hornets. Four Hills Hornets players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Norths Soul Sports Bears maintains second place in League with 6-1 record having just seven point less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Norths Soul Sports Bears will have a break next round. Hills Hornets will play on the road against Canberra Gunners (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: F.Marvin 18+3reb+3ast, D.Hayman 18+6reb+1ast, J.Prakash 17+2reb+3ast, P.Joe 11+5reb+3ast, S.McCorkindale 7+6reb, G.Campbell 4+1reb
Norths Bears: J.Hodgson 25+4reb+2ast, N.Blair 23+5reb+2ast, P.Sanders 18+2reb+3ast, M.Robert 5+2reb, C.McIllhatton 5, B.Anatoly 5+7reb+4ast

Illawarra H. 2 - Canberra G. 67-89

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Canberra Gunners (5-2) crushed bottom-ranked Hawks (0-6) in Wollongong 89-67 on Sunday. Center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds. Broderick Doran contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. The former international guard Sean Mullan (198-90, college: Nova SE) answered with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Lachlan Dent (184-0) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists in the effort for Hawks. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Canberra Gunners maintains fourth place in League with 5-2 record. Loser Hawks still closes the standings with six games lost. Canberra Gunners will face Hills Hornets (#5) in Baulkham Hills in the next round. Hawks will play on the road against the league's leader Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (#1) in Narrabeen and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: S.Mullan 17+6reb+5ast, L.Dent 14+5reb+9ast, D.Philip 11+7reb, J.Newham 10+6reb, Z.Delaney 6+3reb+1ast, K.Ward 4+3reb
Canberra G.: G.Morison 28+13reb+1ast, B.Doran 17+1reb+4ast, P.Badalassi 13+2reb+1ast, M.Shaun 8+6reb+1ast, A.Akech 7+10reb+1ast, M.Brown 6+1reb+4ast



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