Recap of latest State Leagues games

State League is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 12 rounds left. The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. 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 third-ranked Brisbane Capitals as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Brisbane Capitals defeated 6th ranked Brisbane Spartans at home 86-70. It was a key game for the top position in League. Brisbane Capitals outrebounded Brisbane Spartans 52-33 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Brisbane Spartans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Nicholas Stoddart (-0) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) who added 10 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Josh Derksen (206-95, college: KWC) with 21 points. Brisbane Spartans' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Brisbane Spartans at the other side dropped to the eighth place with one game lost. Brisbane Spartans will play next round against Rip City trying to get back on the winning streak. Brisbane Capitals will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Northside Wizards in Taigum.
Undefeated Phoenix (1-1) recorded its first loss in Taigum. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Northside Wizards (1-1) 86-83. The winners were led by guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists and Kyle Logan supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even 34 points (!!!) by guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) did not help to save the game for Phoenix. Northside Wizards left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Northside Wizards will play against higher ranked Thunder (#3) in Loganholme in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Phoenix will play on the road against Roar (#7) in Brisbane and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Quite upsetting was Sutherland Sharks' home defeat in a game versus Mustangs who edged hosts 90-87. The best player for the winners was Daniel Millburn who scored 28 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Geoffrey Gerlach who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Sutherland Sharks' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mustangs (5-3) moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Sutherland Sharks dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Mustangs will meet Bulls (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Sutherland Sharks will play against Newcastle Hunters (#10) and hope to secure a win.
A very interesting game took place in Mt Gambier. It ended with only two-point home defeat of top-ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (6-2) to thirteenth ranked Ballarat Miners (3-5) 88-86 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for William Hickey who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds. Ballarat Miners moved-up to twelfth place in League. Mount Gambier Pioneers at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Ballarat Miners' next round opponent will be higher ranked Spectres (#8) in East Burwood and it may be quite challenging game. Mount Gambier Pioneers will play on the road against Woodville Warriors (#5) in Flinders Park and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Floreat. Sixth ranked Flames (3-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Hawks (4-1) 77-74 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Cirkook Riak who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Flames maintains sixth position in League with 3-2 record. Loser Hawks keep the second place with one game lost. Flames will face Cougars (#10) in Hamilton Hill in the next round. Hawks will play on the road against Buccaneers (#11) in Wonthella and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12:
In League Wyndham D. won against Western Port on the opponent's court 91-87. McKinnon C. unfortunately lost to Hume City B. in a home game 78-94. Keilor T. managed to beat Chelsea G. on the road 80-62. Casey C. defeated Blackburn V. on its own court 94-84. Sturt S. smashed Norwood F. in Pasadena 97-77. Winless Eastern M. was destroyed by C.District L. at home 78-100. Forestville E. outscored S.Adelaide P. on the opponent's court 81-57. Southern T. managed to beat N.Adelaide R. in a home game 83-79. Woodville W. was defeated by W.Adelaide B. on the road 78-66. Gold Coast R. smashed Cairns M. on its own court 97-68. Winless Rockhampton lost to Mackay M. in a road game 81-95. Winless Ipswich F. unfortunately lost to Cairns M. at home 72-83. Winless SW Metro P. recorded a loss to RedCity R. on the opponent's court 78-83. Townsville H. crushed Rockhampton in a home game 103-73. Winless Ipswich F. lost to undefeated Logan T. on the road 69-79. Geelong S. was destroyed by Frankston B. on its own court 72-91. Knox R. was outscored by Nunawading S. in East Burwood 95-66. Dandenong R. rolled over Hobart C. at home 105-86. Kilsyth C. was crushed by Diamond V.E. on the opponent's court 94-66. Eltham W. was smashed by NW Tasmania in a home game 68-94. Albury W.B. was destroyed by Ringwood H. on the road 96-76. Kilsyth C. was outscored by NW Tasmania on its own court 63-98. Bendigo B. recorded a loss to Waverley F. in Mount Waverley 100-89. Frankston B. crushed Albury W.B. at home 115-80. Hobart C. smashed Sandringham S. on the opponent's court 113-89. Melbourne T. was destroyed by Nunawading S. in a home game 69-105. Willetton T. managed to outperform Cockburn C. on the road 96-88. Geraldton B. was rolled over Lakeside L. on its own court 60-82. Joondalup W. was defeated by Goldfields G. in Kalgoorlie 87-70. Mandurah M. lost to undefeated Warwick S. at home 78-98. East Perth E. lost to SW Slammers on the opponent's court 82-83. Rockingham F. managed to outperform Perth R. in a home game 89-75. Perry Lakes H. rolled over Eastern Suns on the road 112-69. East Perth E. were crushed by Perth R. on its own court 65-98. Cent.Coast C. was beaten by Bankstown B. in Condell Park 80-77. Manly Warr. destroyed Illawarra H. 2 at home 89-61. BA CoE outscored Hornsby S. on the opponent's court 103-64. Canberra G. managed to beat Hills H. in a home game 68-59. Sydney C. defeated Newcastle H. on the road 80-70. Maitland M. beat Bankstown B. on its own court 79-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave of Perth R..

Group Big V

Western Port - Wyndham D. 87-91

Very expected game in Western Port where 10th ranked Steelers (1-8) were defeated by second ranked Devils (8-2) 91-87 on Saturday. Devils dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Steelers' 18. They outrebounded Steelers 49-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. Devils looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Stefan Pomasan who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 9 assists and Tomi Ayilara who added 21 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Devils' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Jack Gaze with 25 points and 5 rebounds and center Matthew Turner (210-87) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Four Devils and five Steelers players scored in double figures. Devils maintains second position in League with 8-2 record having just ten point less than leader Warwick S. Loser Steelers keep the tenth place with eight games lost. Devils will face Hume City Broncos (#3) in Tullamarine in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Steelers will play on the road against Vikings (#9) in Melbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wyndham D.: A.Tomi 21+4reb, S.Pomasan 15+4reb+9ast, M.Kaelan 12+8reb+1ast, J.Makur 11+5reb+2ast, M.Simon 8+1reb, D.Aaron 7+3reb+1ast
Western Port: J.Gaze 25+5reb+1ast, A.Jay 15+1reb+1ast, B.Camilleri 13+1ast, D.Corletto 11+3reb+5ast, M.Turner 10+15reb+3ast, H.Edward 6+1ast

McKinnon C. - Hume City B. 78-94

There was a small surprise in McKinnon where fifth ranked Hume City Broncos (6-3) defeated one of their biggest challengers Cougars (6-3) 94-78 on Saturday. Hume City Broncos shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of Jake Martin who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 9 rebounds and Shayan Mahboobi who added 22 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Jordan Geer with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and guard Luke Shelley (188-91, college: KWC) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hume City Broncos moved-up to third place in League. Hume City Broncos will face league's second-placed Devils in Werribee in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cougars will play on the road against Cavaliers in Cranbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: M.Jake 23+9reb+3ast, M.Shayan 22+3reb+6ast, P.Mackuei 12+10reb+2ast, L.Killey 11+6reb, K.Dominic 9+5reb+1ast, R.Joel 8+3reb+3ast
McKinnon C.: L.Shelley 18+2reb+2ast, J.Geer 14+10reb+3ast, J.Vandenberg 12+10reb, J.Wilson 10+7reb+1ast, J.Malvaso 6+5reb+1ast, T.Matthew 5+1reb

Chelsea G. - Keilor T. 62-80

Not a big story in a game in Melbourne where 7th ranked Gulls (2-6) were defeated by first ranked Thunder (8-2) 80-62 on Saturday. Thunder forced 21 Gulls turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Luke Sist who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Charleston Long (198, college: USC Upstate) who added 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Thunder players scored in double figures. Thunder's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was center Nathan Frost (203, college: Central CC) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds and American Corey Standerfer (201-88, college: York, NE) scored 23 points, 5 assists and 6 steals. Thunder maintains first position in League with 8-2 record. Loser Gulls keep the seventh place with six games lost. Thunder will face Jets (#5) in Sunbury in the next round. Gulls will play at home against Magic and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: L.Sist 17+15reb+5ast, C.Long 16+10reb+2ast, B.Bak 11+2reb+1ast, J.Bellman 10+2reb+1ast, S.Matt 10+4reb+5ast, L.Mitchell 8+6reb+2ast
Chelsea G.: C.Standerfer 23+4reb+5ast, N.Frost 16+18reb+1ast, A.Frost 9+7reb, C.Pratt 7+3reb+2ast, G.Callum 3, S.Emmanuel 2+1reb+1ast

Casey C. - Blackburn V. 94-84

Everything went according to plan in Cranbourne where sixth ranked Cavaliers (5-5) beat 9th ranked Vikings (1-7) 94-84 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Anthony Williams (178-95, college: Clark Atlanta) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized British swingman Matthew Donlan (200-93, college: YSU) who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was guard Bul Niop (196, college: Dyersburg St.) with 23 points and 6 rebounds and forward Mark Berezdecky (197-93) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Vikings' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Cavaliers maintains sixth position in League with 5-5 record. Loser Vikings keep the ninth place with seven games lost. Cavaliers will face higher ranked Cougars (#4) in McKinnon in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vikings will play at home against Steelers (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: A.Williams 29+5reb+2ast, M.Donlan 14+9reb+3ast, R.Keith 13+7reb, H.Brendon 11+9reb+2ast, M.McInnes 10+5reb+3ast, A.Howey 7+5reb+1ast
Blackburn V.: B.Niop 23+6reb, N.Mueller 15+5reb+3ast, M.Berezdecky 13+12reb, T.Swayne 12+7reb+1ast, C.Taylor 10+2reb+2ast, S.Jah 6+6reb

Group NBL1 Central

Norwood F. - Sturt S. 77-97

There was no surprise in Marden where 6th ranked Norwood Flames (3-4) were outplayed by top-ranked Sturt Sabres (7-0) 97-77 on Saturday. Sturt Sabres dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Norwood Flames' 38. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Joel Spear (192-94, college: S.Oregon) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Greek power forward Max Calligeros (197-92) who added 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman CJ Turnage (201-95, college: SVSU) with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Matthew Lycett (194-90) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sturt Sabres maintains first position in League with 7-0 record. Loser Norwood Flames dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. Sturt Sabres will face South Adelaide Panthers (#6) in Park Holme in the next round where they are favorite. Norwood Flames will play on the road against Central District Lions in Gawler and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: M.Calligeros 19+6reb+1ast, G.Benjamin 17+3reb, S.Daly 16+1reb+4ast, J.Spear 15+7reb+6ast, J.Turnbull 11+2reb+1ast, R.Keanu 8+3reb+3ast
Norwood F.: C.Turnage 18+6reb+4ast, M.Lycett 14+6reb+5ast, M.Nuangki 11+1reb+1ast, R.Harding 9+3reb+3ast, A.Green 8+6reb+1ast, D.Webber 5+4reb+2ast

Eastern M. - C.District L. 78-100

No shocking result in a game in Mt. Barker where eighth ranked Central District Lions (3-4) outleveled bottom-ranked Eastern Mavericks (0-7) 100-78 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Shaquille Maharaj (196, college: Camosun) who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and naturalized South Sudanese guard Lual Diing (203-94, college: TxWes) who added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Lachlan Knibbs with 23 points and 5 rebounds and American forward William Wise (206-92, college: Dominican, NY) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. 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. Central District Lions moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Eastern Mavericks still closes the standings with seven games lost. Central District Lions will face Norwood Flames (#8) in Marden in the next round. Eastern Mavericks will play on the road against North Adelaide Rockets in Greenacres and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: S.Maharaj 29+4reb+6ast, M.Magok 14+5reb+1ast, L.Diing 14+9reb+7ast, S.Kalani 13+2reb, D.Humphries 9+12reb+4ast, B.Nathan 8+1reb+1ast
Eastern M.: K.Lachlan 23+5reb+1ast, W.Wise 15+11reb, C.Tom 11+5reb+5ast, R.Owen 10+6reb, R.Aktanarowicz 7+7reb+1ast, C.Prider 7+2reb

S.Adelaide P. - Forestville E. 57-81

There was an upset in Park Holme where higher ranked South Adelaide Panthers (4-4) were crushed by seventh ranked Forestville Eagles (4-3) 81-57 on Saturday. Forestville Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to South Adelaide Panthers' 32. They outrebounded South Adelaide Panthers 50-34 including 36 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Michael Harris who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Greg Mays (203-93, college: Green Bay) who added 27 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Alexander Starling (198-89, college: BCU) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Todd Davies scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Forestville Eagles moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser South Adelaide Panthers dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Forestville Eagles will face higher ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (#3) in Woodville in the next round and it may be the game of the week. South Adelaide Panthers will play on the road against the league's leader Sturt Sabres in Pasadena and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: G.Mays 27+5reb, M.Harris 20+7reb+6ast, J.Rios 18+7reb+1ast, B.Brine 10+21reb, T.Winter 4+4reb+3ast, M.Machar 2+3reb
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 15+14reb+4ast, A.Brown 13+1reb+1ast, S.Johns 13+4reb+2ast, T.Davies 9+6reb+7ast, A.Barton 3, C.Ellison 2+5reb

Southern T. - N.Adelaide R. 83-79

Very predictable result in Morphett Vale where second ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (5-2) defeated 9th ranked North Adelaide Rockets (1-6) 83-79 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Nick Wurm (183, college: Dickinson St.) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) who added 19 points during the contest. Five Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Jack Purchase (206-95, college: Hawaii) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-90, college: ABU) scored 20 points. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers maintains second position in League with 5-2 record having just four point less than leader Warwick S. Loser North Adelaide Rockets keep the ninth place with six games lost. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will have a break next round. North Adelaide Rockets will play at home against Eastern Mavericks (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: C.Coleman 19+4reb+3ast, K.McCalop 17+5reb+1ast, N.Wurm 17+6reb+6ast, A.Christian 14+10reb+1ast, M.Machar 12+2reb+4ast, T.Matthew 2+5reb+1ast
N.Adelaide R.: J.Purchase 26+10reb+3ast, T.Dowdell 20+4reb+1ast, D.Jimma 10+4reb+1ast, M.Ayol 9+9reb+1ast, V.Williams Jr. 7+6reb+5ast, D.Marshall 4+1reb

W.Adelaide B. - Woodville W. 78-66

There was a minor upset when 3rd ranked Woodville Warriors (4-3) were defeated on the road by fifth ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (4-3) 78-66 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-91, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and American swingman Bryan Michaels (190-96, college: Concordia, OR) who added 15 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Joe Jackson (201, college: IU Southeast) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Julian Jacobs (193-94, college: USC) scored 17 points. West Adelaide Bearcats moved-up to third place in League. West Adelaide Bearcats will face Forestville Eagles (#4) in Goodwood in the next round. Woodville Warriors will play at home against Mount Gambier Pioneers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: E.Ross 18+13reb, B.Michaels 15+4reb+3ast, L.Hunter 13+5reb+2ast, L.Cadzow 9+5reb+2ast, J.Fabian 8+8reb+4ast, B.Nick 6+1reb+1ast
Woodville W.: J.Jackson 20+16reb+2ast, J.Jacobs 17+4reb+3ast, L.Stanbridge 10+7reb+1ast, R.Meldrum 8+5reb+3ast, D.McKee 4+6reb, D.Witt Zach 3+1reb

Group NBL1 North

Gold Coast R. - Cairns M. 97-68

Everything went according to plan in Gold Coast where top-ranked Rollers (2-0) outscored 14th ranked Cairns Marlins (1-2) 97-68 on Friday. Rollers had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Cairns Marlins' players. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Callum Dalton (207-0) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and forward Cameron Goldfinch (201, college: Newman) who added 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. Five Rollers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman James Mitchell (194-91) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Deba George (183-85) scored 13 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rollers moved-up to second place in League. Loser Cairns Marlins dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. Rollers will have a break next round. Cairns Marlins will play at home against Townsville Heat (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: T.Diop 14+3reb+1ast, C.Goldfinch 14+4reb+6ast, C.Dalton 13+10reb+2ast, L.Gassick Preston 13+6reb+5ast, J.Eustace 13+3reb+8ast, T.Howard 12+9reb+3ast
Cairns M.: A.Loughton 16+2reb, J.Mitchell 14+11reb+3ast, D.George 13+2reb+4ast, C.Ahwang 9+1reb+2ast, S.Ky 9+2reb+1ast, M.Ware 3+8reb

Mackay M. - Rockhampton 95-81

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Rockets (0-2) were defeated on the road by seventh ranked Mackay Meteors (2-1) 95-81 on Friday. Mackay Meteors outrebounded Rockets 46-31 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Chris Cedar (188-88) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and American swingman Jerron Jamerson (193, college: Goshen) who added 21 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. Five Mackay Meteors players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Kon Anguik (196, college: Simpson, CA) with 26 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Najeal Young (198-94, college: TxWes) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mackay Meteors moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with two games lost. Mackay Meteors will face again Rockets (#12) in Rockhampton in the next round and are hoping to win another game.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: C.Cedar 24+7reb+9ast, J.Jamerson 21+3reb+1ast, E.Malou 13+9reb+1ast, F.Viliami 12+6reb+1ast, M.Adekponya 12+7reb+1ast, H.Wicks 8+5reb+2ast
Rockhampton: K.Anguik 26+7reb+1ast, R.Hayden 17+1reb+1ast, N.Young 15+6reb+5ast, J.Blanchard 8+2reb, B.Wright 7+7reb+3ast, M.Prior 5+1reb

Brisbane C. - SD Spartans 86-70

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Brisbane Capitals as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Brisbane Capitals defeated 6th ranked Brisbane Spartans at home 86-70. It was a key game for the top position in League. Brisbane Capitals outrebounded Brisbane Spartans 52-33 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Brisbane Spartans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Nicholas Stoddart (-0) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) who added 10 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Five Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Josh Derksen (206-95, college: KWC) with 21 points and American guard CJ Massingale (191-82, college: MSU Denver) scored 17 points. Brisbane Spartans' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Brisbane Spartans at the other side dropped to the eighth place with one game lost. Brisbane Spartans will play next round against Rip City trying to get back on the winning streak. Brisbane Capitals will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Northside Wizards in Taigum.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 24+5reb+4ast, T.Soong 12+6reb+1ast, B.Wilson 11+4reb+6ast, J.Wilson 10+4reb+2ast, B.Volkman 10+15reb+3ast, P.Geordan 8+7reb
SD Spartans: J.Derksen 21+3reb+1ast, C.Massingale 17+4reb+2ast, K.Samuel 9+4reb, H.Ben 6+4reb+2ast, T.Ammar 5+6reb+1ast, M.Anei 5+3reb+4ast

Ipswich F. - Cairns M. 72-83

Everything could happen in Booval at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Cairns Marlins and bottom-ranked Ipswich Force had identical 0-2 record. But Ipswich Force was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Cairns 83-72 on Saturday night. Cairns Marlins forced 25 Ipswich Force turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman James Mitchell (194-91) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the former international power forward Alexander Loughton (206-83, college: ODU) who added 20 points during the contest. Five Cairns Marlins players scored in double figures. Cairns Marlins' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Ethan Robinson with 17 points and American swingman Mike Fleming (, college: Mesabi Range) scored 16 points. Cairns Marlins (1-2) left bottom position moving up to tenth place in League. Loser Ipswich Force still closes the standings with three games lost. Cairns Marlins will face higher ranked Townsville Heat (#4) in Hermit Park in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: A.Loughton 20+2reb+2ast, J.Mitchell 20+10reb+4ast, D.George 15+4reb+4ast, A.Fisher 13+3reb+4ast, S.Ky 11+1ast, C.Ahwang 3+1reb+3ast
Ipswich F.: R.Ethan 17+3reb+3ast, M.Fleming 16+1reb, C.Weber 10+3reb+2ast, M.Poulain 9+6reb, M.Malek 8+6reb+1ast, K.Bishop 5+7reb+2ast

Northside W. - SC Phoenix 86-83

Undefeated Phoenix (1-1) recorded its first loss in Taigum. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Northside Wizards (1-1) 86-83. Northside Wizards players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Phoenix was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists and American guard Kyle Logan (188, college: Manchester) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even 34 points (!!!) by guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) did not help to save the game for Phoenix. Guard Darnell Robateau (185, college: PLNU) added 15 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Five Northside Wizards and four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Northside Wizards left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Northside Wizards will play against higher ranked Thunder (#3) in Loganholme in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Phoenix will play on the road against Roar (#7) in Brisbane and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: K.Logan 17+6reb+2ast, A.Atem 16+4reb, A.Krause 14+8reb+1ast, T.Cameron 12+6reb, Z.Williams-Hook 11+4reb+4ast, J.Ghee 10+7reb+12ast
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 34+4reb+3ast, D.Robateau 15+4reb+6ast, Z.Meehl 13+6reb+2ast, C.Oscar 10+9reb+2ast, N.Kahler 8+2reb+2ast, Z.Meehl 2+4ast

RedCity R. - SW Metro P. 83-78

Everything could happen in Brisbane at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Roar and bottom-ranked South West Metro Pirates had identical 0-1 record. This time Roar used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Runcorn 83-78 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Darryl McDowell-White (183-97, college: Master's) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Kobe McDowell-White who added 24 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) with 25 points and Jakobe Hunter scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Roar (1-1) left bottom position moving up to seventh place in League. Loser South West Metro Pirates still closes the standings with two games lost. Roar will face Phoenix (#9) in Cotton Tree in the next round. South West Metro Pirates will play at home against Thunder (#3) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: M.Kobe 24+6reb+3ast, D.McDowell-White 22+7reb+8ast, D.Kian 11+10reb+4ast, N.Blake 8+5reb+2ast, C.Donovan 6+8reb, A.Deng 6
SW Metro P.: K.Woodfall 25+1reb+1ast, H.Jakobe 18+4reb+2ast, A.Godinet 11+2reb+1ast, K.Ramy 7+10reb, C.Pang 6+4reb+2ast, G.Cameron 5+1reb+1ast

Townsville H. - Rockhampton 103-73

Rather predictable result in Hermit Park where top-ranked Townsville Heat (2-0) smashed bottom-ranked Rockets (0-2) 103-73 on Saturday. Townsville Heat dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 36. Townsville Heat forced 22 Rockets turnovers and had a 39-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Ethan Betts (188, college: Umpqua CC) who added 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Najeal Young (198-94, college: TxWes) with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Ben Wright (198, college: Lewis & Clark) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Townsville Heat and four Rockets 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. Townsville Heat moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with two games lost. Townsville Heat will face Cairns Marlins (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Rockets will play against Mackay Meteors and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: J.Patton-Croker 24+13reb+8ast, J.Spiers 18+5reb+2ast, Y.Luca 18+7reb+1ast, E.Betts 12+8reb+6ast, P.Crawford 12+5reb+3ast, J.Todd 7+9reb+3ast
Rockhampton: N.Young 18+11reb+4ast, B.Wright 15+5reb+4ast, L.Christensen 12+1reb, J.Blanchard 11+7reb, K.Anguik 6+7reb+3ast, R.Hayden 6+3reb+1ast

Logan T. - Ipswich F. 79-69

Not a big story in a game in Loganholme where bottom-ranked Ipswich Force (0-3) was defeated by top-ranked Thunder (2-0) 79-69 on Sunday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Thunder made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-88, college: Bellarmine) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Mitch Young (206-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) who added 13 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks during the contest. The best for the losing side was power forward Manylok Malek (205-94) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Jason Ralph (178-95, college: VCSU) scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Ipswich Force's coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Thunder moved-up to third place in League. Loser Ipswich Force still closes the standings with three games lost. Thunder will face Northside Wizards (#6) in Taigum in the next round.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: J.Kendle 24+9reb+7ast, M.Young 13+17reb+4ast, M.Cedar 10+6reb+6ast, P.Elijah 9+1reb, K.Tane 8+1reb, M.Boston 7+4reb
Ipswich F.: M.Malek 25+10reb+1ast, J.Ralph 15+7reb+8ast, M.Poulain 9+6reb+1ast, C.Weber 6+1reb+2ast, R.Jeffries 5+1reb, M.Fleming 3+2reb+3ast

Group NBL1 South

Geelong S. - Frankston B. 72-91

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Frankston Blues (8-2) outscored on the road 3rd ranked Geelong Supercats (5-2) 91-72 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Lachlan Barker (179-96) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Dillon Stith (201-92, college: St.Vincent) who added 21 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Frankston Blues' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Gabriel Hadley (190-98) with 19 points and 8 rebounds and American Isaac Turner (191-92, college: St.Vincent) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. Frankston Blues maintains first position in League with 8-2 record. Loser Geelong Supercats dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. Frankston Blues will face Kilsyth Cobras (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Geelong Supercats will play against Bandits (#17) in Albury and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: L.Barker 26+5reb+4ast, D.Stith 21+13reb, A.MacDonald 17+1reb+6ast, T.Garrett 9+3reb, P.Henry 8+4reb, P.Will 5+2reb
Geelong S.: I.Turner 20+5reb+2ast, G.Hadley 19+8reb+1ast, O.Odigie 11+4reb+3ast, N.Wang 10+4reb, L.McInerney 8+8reb+1ast, J.MacDonald 3+3reb+5ast

Nunawading S. - Knox R. 95-66

There was no surprise in East Burwood where 12th ranked Knox Raiders (2-4) were outplayed by tenth ranked Spectres (5-3) 95-66 on Saturday. Spectres made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Spectres outrebounded Knox Raiders 44-23 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Knox Raiders were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Simon Conn (206-83, college: Gardner-Webb) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Dain Swetalla (206-86, college: Augustana, IL) who added 10 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Spectres players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was naturalized South Sudanese swingman Bul Kuol (201-96, college: Detroit) with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Malik Meunier scored 7 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spectres moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Knox Raiders dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. Spectres will face Ballarat Miners (#12) in Wendouree in the next round. Knox Raiders will play on the road against Eltham Wildcats and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: S.Conn 26+6reb+4ast, R.Simankevicius 13+3reb, A.Steel 12+5reb, C.Hronopoulos 12+7reb, J.Gandolfo 11+2reb+3ast, D.Swetalla 10+8reb+3ast
Knox R.: B.Kuol 21+6reb+2ast, S.Austin 8+1reb+2ast, M.Meunier 7+2reb+3ast, C.Fiddes 6+2ast, R.Jack 5+4reb+1ast, B.Ayre 5+1reb+1ast

Dandenong R. - Hobart C. 105-86

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Dandenong Rangers (2-6) outleveled at home higher ranked Huskies (6-3) 105-86 on Saturday. Dandenong Rangers made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Huskies were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Oliver Hayes-Brown (208, college: UC Riverside) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Sean Macdonald (185-0) who added 23 points and 6 assists during the contest. Dandenong Rangers' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was naturalized Greek guard Jonathon Mines (193-91, college: NMHU) with 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Zachary White (201-83) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Five Dandenong Rangers and four Huskies players scored in double figures. Dandenong Rangers moved-up to fourteenth place in League. Loser Huskies dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Dandenong Rangers will face Sabres (#16) in Cheltenham in the next round. Huskies will play at home against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: S.Macdonald 23+2reb+6ast, O.Hayes-Brown 19+16reb+5ast, M.Biyendolo 12+4reb+2ast, P.Mason 11+1reb+1ast, E.Lawson 10+5reb, D.Soukup 10+1reb+3ast
Hobart C.: J.Mines 34+5reb+4ast, Z.White 15+11reb+2ast, K.Sapwell 14+7reb+1ast, J.Stanwix 10+2ast, R.Jacob 6+3reb+2ast, A.Eugster 4+2reb+1ast

Diamond V.E. - Kilsyth C. 94-66

Rather expected game in Greensborough where 11th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (3-4) were crushed by eighth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (5-3) 94-66 on Saturday. Diamond Valley Eagles made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Diamond Valley Eagles outrebounded Kilsyth Cobras 43-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Kilsyth Cobras were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Darcy Harding (200-94, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Matt Reynolds (183) who added 13 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Diamond Valley Eagles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Adrian Tomada with 14 points and 5 assists and swingman Benjamin Ursich (196-96, college: Augusta) scored 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Diamond Valley Eagles moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Kilsyth Cobras keep the eleventh position with four games lost. Diamond Valley Eagles will face Eltham Wildcats (#15) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kilsyth Cobras will play against Ringwood Hawks (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: D.Harding 17+6reb+1ast, N.Manyang 14+4reb+1ast, M.Reynolds 13+4reb+7ast, D.O'Wili 12+7reb+1ast, H.Robert 11+3reb, S.BJ 10+2reb
Kilsyth C.: B.Ursich 16+2reb+2ast, A.Tomada 14+1reb+5ast, D.Riak 10+7reb+1ast, C.Jeffs 6+6reb+1ast, J.Naburgs 6+1reb+1ast, J.Brazier 4+1reb

Eltham W. - NW Tasmania 68-94

Very predictable result when second ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (7-1) smashed on the road 14th ranked Eltham Wildcats (2-6) 94-68 on Saturday. NW Tasmania Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Eltham Wildcats' players. Worth to mention a great performance of international point guard Taran Armstrong (193-2) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Joe Chilcott (193-96) who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four NW Tasmania Thunder players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Adam Doyle (176-91) with 24 points and 7 rebounds and center Simon Bradbury (215-89) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. 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 maintains second position in League with 7-1 record having just seven point less than leader Warwick S. Loser Eltham Wildcats dropped to the fifteenth place with six games lost. NW Tasmania Thunder will face Mount Gambier Pioneers (#3) in Mt Gambier in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Eltham Wildcats will play at home against Knox Raiders (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: A.Taran 19+5reb+4ast, J.Chilcott 15+4reb+5ast, C.Brown 14+5reb+1ast, D.Sejr 13+4ast, B.Simpson 10+6reb+3ast, P.Campbell 7+8reb+3ast
Eltham W.: A.Doyle 24+7reb+2ast, S.Bradbury 14+8reb+1ast, J.Aver 9+1reb+5ast, C.Yammouni 6, O.Magbegor 4+4reb+2ast, S.Whelan 4+3reb

Ringwood H. - Albury W.B. 96-76

Not a big story in a game in Heathmont where 17th ranked Bandits (1-7) were rolled over by tenth ranked Ringwood Hawks (4-2) 96-76 on Saturday. Ringwood Hawks had a 36-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-96, college: LeMoyne) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and forward Matthew Fennell (196) who added 14 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Ringwood Hawks' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Sharif Watson (198-93, college: ACU) with 22 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-1) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ringwood Hawks maintains tenth position in League with 4-2 record. Loser Bandits keep the seventeenth place with seven games lost. Ringwood Hawks will face Kilsyth Cobras (#11) on the road in the next round. Bandits will play against Geelong Supercats (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: C.Asuncion-Byrd 20+5reb+3ast, J.Barry 19+2reb+3ast, A.Sturt 16+7reb+1ast, M.Fennell 14+11reb+2ast, R.Martin 13+3reb, S.Clarke 6+7reb+5ast
Albury W.B.: S.Watson 22+9reb+2ast, J.Cincurak 18+4reb+2ast, D.Mitchell 15+9reb+2ast, J.Saunders 11+4reb+1ast, C.Toby 6+4reb+1ast, J.McKay 2+2reb+1ast

Mt Gambier - Ballarat M. 86-88

A very interesting game took place in Mt Gambier. It ended with only two-point home defeat of top-ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (6-2) to thirteenth ranked Ballarat Miners (3-5) 88-86 on Saturday evening. Ballarat Miners made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Ballarat Miners outrebounded Mount Gambier Pioneers 62-50 including a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a good game for guard William Hickey (194-99) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Sam Short (195-98) contributed with 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American Titus Robinson (201-90, college: Buffalo) replied with 40 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 blocks and his fellow American import center Nick Marshall (213, college: Union, KY) added 21 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Mount Gambier Pioneers. Ballarat Miners moved-up to twelfth place in League. Mount Gambier Pioneers at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Ballarat Miners' next round opponent will be higher ranked Spectres (#8) in East Burwood and it may be quite challenging game. Mount Gambier Pioneers will play on the road against Woodville Warriors (#5) in Flinders Park and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: H.William 31+14reb+3ast, S.Short 27+9reb+2ast, J.Perry 17+14reb+1ast, A.Deng 8+5reb+1ast, J.Lingard 5+8reb, C.Broden 0
Mt Gambier: T.Robinson 40+8reb+1ast, N.Marshall 21+13reb+2ast, D.Dawam 16+8reb+2ast, T.Kubank 5+8reb, T.Daly 4+8reb+9ast, D.Wit Toby 0

Kilsyth C. - NW Tasmania 63-98

Everything went according to plan when second ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (7-1) outscored on the road 11th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (3-4) 98-63 on Sunday. NW Tasmania Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international point guard Taran Armstrong (193-2) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists and Canadian power forward Paul Campbell (208-87, college: Hawaii) who added 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five NW Tasmania Thunder players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Adrian Tomada with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Riak (208-95, college: Akron) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. 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 maintains second position in League with 7-1 record having just seven point less than leader Warwick S. Loser Kilsyth Cobras keep the eleventh place with four games lost. NW Tasmania Thunder will face Mount Gambier Pioneers (#3) in Mt Gambier in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kilsyth Cobras will play at home against Ringwood Hawks (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: A.Taran 22+4reb+4ast, P.Campbell 15+10reb, J.Chilcott 13+5reb+2ast, D.Sejr 12+9reb+4ast, B.Simpson 12+5reb+3ast, J.Beveridge 12+3reb+2ast
Kilsyth C.: D.Riak 19+5reb, A.Tomada 17+6reb+4ast, C.Jeffs 13+8reb+3ast, J.Naburgs 3+1ast, B.Ursich 3+3reb+1ast, M.James 2

Waverley F. - Bendigo B. 100-89

There was a minor upset in Mount Waverley where 6th ranked Bendigo Braves (5-4) were defeated by ninth ranked Waverley Falcons (5-2) 100-89 on Sunday. Waverley Falcons looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Durrell McDonald (188, college: Mercyhurst) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals and guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-91, college: WSU) who added 28 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) with 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) scored 10 points and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Waverley Falcons moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Waverley Falcons will face Tigers (#18) in Melbourne in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bendigo Braves will play at home against Ballarat Miners (#12) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.Kernich-Drew 28+4reb+2ast, D.McDonald 19+6reb+10ast, M.Harper 16+9reb+1ast, B.Lewis 13+7reb+6ast, J.Heath 10+3reb+2ast, T.De Zwart 7+4reb+1ast
Bendigo B.: R.Turner 24+7reb, M.Andronicos 13+4reb, J.Foy 13+3reb+2ast, J.Mumtaz 12+3reb+3ast, B.Rymer 10+4reb+5ast, N.Larkins 8+2reb+5ast

Frankston B. - Albury W.B. 115-80

No shocking result in a game in Seaford where first ranked Frankston Blues (8-2) outleveled 17th ranked Bandits (1-7) 115-80 on Sunday. Frankston Blues made 28-of-31 free shots (90.3 percent) during the game, while Bandits only scored eleven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Bandits 40-26 including 16 on the offensive glass. Frankston Blues looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Bandits' players. Bandits were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Lachlan Barker (179-96) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 assists and American forward Dillon Stith (201-92, college: St.Vincent) who added 21 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. Frankston Blues' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-1) with 15 points and American forward Sharif Watson (198-93, college: ACU) scored 15 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Frankston Blues maintains first position in League with 8-2 record. Loser Bandits keep the seventeenth place with seven games lost. Frankston Blues will face Kilsyth Cobras (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bandits will play against Geelong Supercats (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: D.Stith 21+5reb+1ast, A.MacDonald 20+2reb+3ast, L.Barker 19+2reb+8ast, P.Will 15+4ast, L.Barker 12+6reb+5ast, M.Vincent 8+9reb+2ast
Albury W.B.: D.Mitchell 15+3reb+3ast, S.Watson 15+4reb+1ast, J.Cincurak 14+4reb+2ast, J.Crnogorac 11+7reb+2ast, J.Saunders 10+4reb+4ast, J.McKay 7+2reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - Hobart C. 89-113

Very expected game in Cheltenham where 16th ranked Sabres (1-6) were crushed by fifth ranked Huskies (6-3) 113-89 on Sunday. Huskies made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Sabres turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Koen Sapwell (193, college: CS Monterey) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and forward Jacob Richards (200-1) who added 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Huskies players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Kuany Kuany (201-94, college: Chaminade) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds and guard Nicholas Gabsch (193, college: Cuesta JC) scored 19 points. Sabres' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Huskies moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Sabres keep the sixteenth position with six games lost. Huskies will face higher ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (#3) in Mt Gambier in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Sabres will play on the road against Dandenong Rangers (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: K.Sapwell 34+5reb, J.Mines 24+4reb+3ast, R.Jacob 20+10reb+4ast, M.Young 10+5reb+3ast, A.Eugster 8+5reb+1ast, P.Elijah 7+1ast
Sandringham S.: K.Kuany 25+17reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 19+3reb, T.O'Brien 13+2reb+4ast, K.Tom 7+3reb, O.Tomo 6+3reb+2ast, N.Brody 5

Melbourne T. - Nunawading S. 69-105

Very predictable result in Melbourne where tenth ranked Spectres (5-3) smashed 18th ranked Tigers (1-8) 105-69 on Sunday. Spectres dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 28. They outrebounded Tigers 50-30 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Tristan Devers who helped to win the game recording 26 points and power forward Simon Conn (206-83, college: Gardner-Webb) who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Felix Von Hofe (196-93, college: EWU) with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Keenan Willie scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spectres moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Tigers keep the eighteenth position with eight games lost. Spectres will face Ballarat Miners (#12) in Wendouree in the next round. Tigers will play on the road against Waverley Falcons (#5) in Mount Waverley and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: D.Tristan 26+1ast, S.Conn 18+7reb+1ast, A.Steel 14+4reb+1ast, R.Simankevicius 9+1reb+3ast, D.Swetalla 9+7reb+1ast, V.Rijn L 9+4reb+1ast
Melbourne T.: F.Von Hofe 21+8reb+2ast, W.Keenan 17+5reb+2ast, C.Taj 9+2reb, E.Dogukan 9+3reb+2ast, A.Karabatsos 6+4reb+1ast, D.Darcy 3

Group NBL1 West

Perry Lakes H. - Rockingham F. 74-77

Important game to mention about took place in Floreat. Sixth ranked Flames (3-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Hawks (4-1) 77-74 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Cirkook Riak (203-92, college: Lamar St.CC) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) who added 17 points and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Flames maintains sixth position in League with 3-2 record. Loser Hawks keep the second place with one game lost. Flames will face Cougars (#10) in Hamilton Hill in the next round. Hawks will play on the road against Buccaneers (#11) in Wonthella and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: R.Godfrey 17+4reb+7ast, C.Riak 17+9reb+2ast, J.Beard 16+3reb+2ast, R.Brendan 7+3reb+2ast, C.Beard 7+5reb, A.Bior 5+5reb
Perry Lakes H.: L.Thomas 19+9reb, A.Ferguson 18+11reb, M.Leary 14+5reb, B.Purser 13+3reb+5ast, R.Cassir 4+7reb+6ast, M.Clarke 4+4reb+3ast

Cockburn C. - Willetton T. 88-96

Not a big story in a game in Hamilton Hill where 9th ranked Cougars (2-3) were defeated by fourth ranked Tigers (4-1) 96-88 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-90) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Damien Scott (192-92) who added 26 points during the contest. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) with 38 points (!!!) and 4 assists and naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigers moved-up to third place in League. Loser Cougars dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. Tigers will face Giants (#5) in Kalgoorlie in the next round. Cougars will play on the road against Flames (#6) in Rockingham and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Scott 26+3reb+3ast, M.Vigor 23+14reb+6ast, M.Connor 21+6reb+2ast, H.Dylan 10+2reb+1ast, H.Clarke 8+5reb+2ast, W.Roosevelt 6+1reb+2ast
Cockburn C.: G.Field 38+2reb+4ast, N.Pozoglou 15+8reb+2ast, S.Chan 9+4reb+2ast, P.Nathan 8+2reb, R.Daniel 8+9reb+2ast, H.Josh 5+8reb+2ast

Geraldton B. - Lakeside L. 60-82

Everything went according to plan in Wonthella where fifth ranked Lightning (3-1) outscored 11th ranked Buccaneers (1-2) 82-60 on Saturday. They outrebounded Buccaneers 52-26 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Corey Shervill (201-88, college: St.Edward's) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and center Jarrad Prue (198-82) who added 6 points and 23 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Dylan Myers (192-97) with 16 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese guard Tito Kwajakwan (180-91) scored 14 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lightning moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Buccaneers keep the eleventh position with two games lost. Lightning will face league's leader Senators in Perth in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Buccaneers will play at home against the league's second-placed Hawks (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: C.Shervill 29+4reb+2ast, J.Isenbarger 14+5reb, K.Armour 12+5reb+5ast, J.Davey 7+3reb+1ast, J.Prue 6+23reb+2ast, N.Palleschi 6+6reb+2ast
Geraldton B.: D.Myers 16+5reb+1ast, K.Tito 14+2reb+3ast, A.Ralph 10+4reb+2ast, D.Tomas 6+2ast, M.Wundenberg 6+7reb+5ast, M.Muo 4+6reb+1ast

Goldfields G. - Joondalup W. 87-70

There was a minor upset in Kalgoorlie where higher ranked Wanneroo (3-2) was defeated by tenth ranked Giants (3-2) 87-70 on Saturday. Giants outrebounded Wanneroo 50-33 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Julian Pesava (193-95, college: WBU) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Damon Ballantyne (194-90, college: GMC) who added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Four Giants players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Reece Maxwell (185-90) with 13 points and 5 rebounds and Jonathan Wade scored 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Giants moved-up to fifth place in League. Giants will face higher ranked Tigers (#3) in Willetton in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Wanneroo will play on the road against Eagles (#13) in Morley and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: J.Pesava 21+9reb+5ast, A.Tom 17+11reb+4ast, D.Ballantyne 16+9reb+9ast, D.Kuany 12+3reb+2ast, C.Hamish 11+1reb, D.Collins 3+4reb
Joondalup W.: W.Jonathan 14+4reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 13+5reb+3ast, S.Vaiangina 12+3reb, M.Garang III 6+7reb, L.Cummings 6+2reb+3ast, S.Salinas 6+1reb

Mandurah M. - Warwick S. 78-98

No shocking result in a game in Mandurah where top-ranked Senators (4-0) outleveled 7th ranked Magic (2-3) 98-78 on Saturday. Senators had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) who added 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) with 25 points and 5 rebounds and guard Riley Parker (183-3) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Senators and four Magic players scored in double figures. Magic's coach let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Senators maintains first position in League with 4-0 record. Loser Magic dropped to the eighth place with three games lost. Senators will face Lightning (#4) in North Lake in the next round. Magic will play at home against Redbacks (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: J.King 29+9reb+2ast, C.Ellis 23+8reb+4ast, C.Wroe 15+6reb+8ast, C.Davis 10+8reb+6ast, A.Litterick 10+7reb+1ast, E.Ethan 7+3ast
Mandurah M.: J.Grace 25+5reb+2ast, P.Riley 12+5reb+6ast, F.Williams 12+3reb+2ast, B.Smith 12+5reb, B.Carlwell 8+7reb+1ast, C.Kyle 5+2reb

SW Slammers - East Perth E. 83-82

There was a minor upset in Bunbury where 12th ranked Eagles (1-6) were edged by fourteenth ranked Slammers (1-3) 83-82 on Saturday. Slammers forced 29 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 63-46 including a 43-32 advantage in defensive rebounds. Eagles were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Rhys Barrett who added 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Slammers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jarrad Anastasio (199-97) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Kieran Berry (183-99) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Slammers left bottom position moving up to twelfth place in League. Loser Eagles dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. Slammers will face Suns (#14) in Kalamunda in the next round. Eagles will play at home against Wanneroo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: M.Keller 19+13reb+4ast, B.Rhys 19+6reb+3ast, B.Cody 14+4reb+1ast, V.De Griend Caleb 10+7reb+1ast, R.Leigh 8+8reb+1ast, C.Richardson 5+1reb+1ast
East Perth E.: A.Jarrad 22+10reb+1ast, K.Berry 22+5reb+3ast, A.Donlagic 13+13reb+3ast, B.Mitch 8+4reb+3ast, T.Junior 4+1reb+2ast, C.Bonnar 4+2reb

Rockingham F. - Perth R. 89-75

Everything could happen in Rockingham at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Flames and 8th ranked Redbacks had identical 2-2 record. This time Flames used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Northbridge 89-75 on Saturday night. Flames made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) who helped to win the game recording 23 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and forward Justin Beard (196-96) who added 13 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five Flames players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and swingman Tevin Jackson (202-94, college: McNeese St.) scored 17 points. Flames maintains sixth position in League with 3-2 record. Loser Redbacks dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. Flames will face Cougars (#10) in Hamilton Hill in the next round. Redbacks will play on the road against Magic in Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: R.Godfrey 23+2reb+3ast, C.Riak 17+3reb, J.Beard 13+7reb+4ast, G.Hire 12+6reb+3ast, T.Durnin 12+10reb+1ast, C.Beard 8+7reb+2ast
Perth R.: L.Timms 33+10reb, T.Jackson 17+3reb, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 8+3reb+1ast, J.Wagner 7+8reb+4ast, E.Kyden 6+2reb+1ast, S.David 2+7reb

Eastern Suns - Perry Lakes H. 69-112

Not a big story in a game in Kalamunda where bottom-ranked Suns (0-4) were rolled over by second ranked Hawks (4-1) 112-69 on Saturday. Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 18. Hawks forced 21 Suns turnovers and outrebounded them 56-31 including a 45-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Suns' players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mitchell Clarke (185-99) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) who added 13 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Five Hawks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Brendan Dinardo (185-95) with 14 points and guard Chuatwech Reath (190-1) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hawks maintains second position in League with 4-1 record having just one point less than leader Warwick S. Loser Suns still closes the standings with four games lost. Hawks will face Buccaneers (#11) in Wonthella in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suns will play at home against Slammers and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: M.Clarke 17+6reb+6ast, B.Purser 17+2reb+5ast, A.Ferguson 13+13reb+2ast, R.Cassir 12+7reb+4ast, R.Smith 12+4reb+1ast, L.Thomas 11+5reb+5ast
Eastern Suns: B.Dinardo 14+4reb+1ast, R.Chuatwech 12+4reb, C.Easley 12+2reb+1ast, R.Blanchett 8+5reb+2ast, C.Johnson 7+4reb+2ast, B.Johnson 6+1reb

East Perth E. - Perth R. 65-98

Everything went according to plan in Morley where eighth ranked Redbacks (2-3) outscored 12th ranked Eagles (1-6) 98-65 on Friday. Redbacks dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 36. Redbacks forced 31 Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (203-99) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Tevin Jackson (202-94, college: McNeese St.) who added 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five Redbacks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Logan Thwaites (200-97) with 20 points and 6 rebounds and forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. 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 Redbacks went down to ninth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Eagles dropped to the thirteenth place with six games lost. Redbacks will face higher ranked Magic (#8) in Mandurah in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eagles will play at home against Wanneroo (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: I.Gattorna-Hargrave 21+9reb+4ast, L.Timms 17+4reb+2ast, T.Jackson 17+7reb+4ast, E.Kyden 16+4reb+2ast, B.Lachlan 13+2reb+2ast, S.David 6+6reb+2ast
East Perth E.: L.Thwaites 20+6reb+1ast, A.Donlagic 14+7reb+3ast, B.Mitch 9+2reb+4ast, I.Offereins 8+8reb, A.Jarrad 8+6reb, F.Anthony 2+2reb+2ast

Group WARATAH

Bankstown B. - Cent.Coast C. 80-77

There was no surprise in Condell Park where 12th ranked Crusaders (1-5) were edged by eighth ranked Bankstown Bruins (4-5) 80-77 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Bankstown Bruins forced 20 Crusaders turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Keanu Reed who helped to win the game recording 24 points and center Nathaniel Musters (208-93, college: Lafayette) who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Bankstown Bruins' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Jacob Cracknell with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Oliver Robilliard (188) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Bankstown Bruins maintains eighth position in League with 4-5 record. Loser Crusaders dropped to the thirteenth place with five games lost. Bankstown Bruins will face league's leader Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in Narrabeen in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Crusaders will play at home against Sutherland Sharks (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: R.Keanu 24+3reb+3ast, N.Musters 17+6reb+4ast, J.Lopez 10+2reb+2ast, V.Christopher 9+3reb, T.Nicko 8+3reb+1ast, T.Daus 4+3reb+1ast
Cent.Coast C.: J.Cracknell 24+5reb+5ast, T.Akamarmoi 16+2reb+2ast, J.Trustum 14+3reb, O.Robilliard 10+9reb+2ast, T.McGann 5+5reb, W.Bates 2+1reb

Manly Warr. - Illawarra H. 2 89-61

No shocking result in a game in Narrabeen where first ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (7-1) outleveled bottom-ranked Hawks (0-7) 89-61 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles forced 22 Hawks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Hawks' players. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Luke Schroeder (203, college: Transylvania) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and forward Christian Jurlina (196, college: Whitworth, agency: BIG) who added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Sean Mullan (198-90, college: Nova SE) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and Jake Newham scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles maintains first position in League with 7-1 record. Loser Hawks still closes the standings with seven games lost. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will face Bankstown Bruins (#8) in Condell Park in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hawks will play at home against Newcastle Hunters (#10) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: L.Schroeder 18+13reb+1ast, A.Fawcett 18+5reb, C.Jurlina 17+8reb+4ast, A.Bulgin 14+6reb+4ast, W.McFee 6+1reb+2ast, S.White 6+2reb+3ast
Illawarra H. 2: S.Mullan 17+13reb+2ast, Z.Delaney 12+2reb+1ast, J.Newham 8+8reb+1ast, J.Sorenson 8+7reb+2ast, E.Laudato 7, K.Corbyn 4+3reb

Hornsby S. - BA CoE 64-103

Very expected game in Hornsby where bottom-ranked Spiders (0-6) were crushed by top-ranked Excellence (6-0) 103-64 on Saturday. Excellence outrebounded Spiders 56-28 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian center Joshua Ojianwuna (210) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and international guard Dyson Daniels (193-3) who added 11 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five Excellence players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Malok Majak with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Lochlainn Simpson scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Excellence moved-up to second place in League. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with six games lost. Excellence will face Hills Hornets (#6) in Baulkham Hills in the next round. Spiders will play at home against Panthers (#12) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: O.Joshua 19+10reb+1ast, R.Smith 17+1reb+2ast, P.Tyrese 15+5reb+1ast, R.Patrick 11+3reb+2ast, D.Dyson 11+6reb+10ast, D.Bol 7+5reb
Hornsby S.: M.Malok 18+7reb+3ast, S.Lochlainn 11+3reb+1ast, Z.Hilary 7+1reb, D.Babb 7+1reb+1ast, G.Thomas 7+5reb+1ast, M.Noman 6+3reb

Canberra G. - Hills H. 68-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Canberra Gunners' (6-2) home victory over 5th ranked Hills Hornets (4-3) 68-59 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds and Akech Aliir who added 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Canberra Gunners' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Sam McCorkindale with 9 points and 10 rebounds and Jayden Prakash scored 15 points. Canberra Gunners maintains fourth position in League with 6-2 record. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. Canberra Gunners will face Spiders (#14) in Hornsby in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hills Hornets will play at home against the league's second-placed Excellence (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: G.Morison 17+8reb, A.Akech 15+9reb+1ast, B.Doran 12+5reb+1ast, I.Morison 9+8reb+1ast, M.Shaun 6+3reb+4ast, M.Brown 5+1reb+5ast
Hills H.: J.Prakash 15+3reb+1ast, D.Hayman 11+4reb+3ast, S.McCorkindale 9+10reb+1ast, G.Campbell 7+3reb, F.Marvin 5+7reb+2ast, K.Brefo 5+7reb+2ast

Newcastle H. - Sydney C. 70-80

There was a minor upset in Broadmeadow where 9th ranked Newcastle Hunters (3-4) were defeated by eleventh ranked Sydney City Comets (4-5) 80-70 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard William Johnston (188-92, college: S.Georgia Tech) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Ryan Abbott (198-2) who added 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. Sydney City Comets' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-95, college: Idaho St.) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds and forward Myles Cherry (203-98, college: Lafayette) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Sydney City Comets moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Newcastle Hunters dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Sydney City Comets will face higher ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (#3) in Crows Nest in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Newcastle Hunters will play on the road against Sutherland Sharks (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: A.Ryan 19+5reb+1ast, W.Johnston 18+7reb+4ast, D.Ernest 13+3reb+1ast, A.Overs 10+9reb+3ast, H.Alex 10+8reb, M.Aden 2+2reb+1ast
Newcastle H.: C.Maker 26+14reb+3ast, M.Maluach 18+8reb+1ast, M.Cherry 15+11reb+2ast, G.Jaidyn 9+4ast, S.Jai 2+5reb, W.Michael 0+1ast

Sutherland S. - Maitland M. 87-90

Quite upsetting was Sutherland Sharks' home defeat in a game versus Mustangs who edged hosts 90-87. Mustangs dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Sutherland Sharks' 38. The best player for the winners was Daniel Millburn who scored 28 points and 5 assists. Terrell Turner chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Geoffrey Gerlach who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Aaron Borich (185, college: S.Oregon, agency: Big Game Management Inc.) added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sutherland Sharks' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mustangs (5-3) moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Sutherland Sharks dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Mustangs will meet Bulls (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Sutherland Sharks will play against Newcastle Hunters (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 28+4reb+5ast, T.Turner 18+5reb+4ast, C.Jay 16+9reb, L.Funderburke 10+4reb, S.McGann 8+10reb+2ast, I.Kaia 7+4reb+3ast
Sutherland S.: A.Borich 21+5reb+6ast, N.Callum 21+6reb, G.Geoffrey 20+15reb+6ast, L.Thomas 10+4reb+1ast, J.Wilson 5+2reb+1ast, B.Musulin 5+8reb+9ast

Maitland M. - Bankstown B. 79-70

Everything went according to plan in Maitland where sixth ranked Mustangs (5-3) beat 8th ranked Bankstown Bruins (4-5) 79-70 on Sunday. Mustangs made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Bankstown Bruins turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Daniel Millburn who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 rebounds and forward Scott McGann (203, college: Salem) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Nathaniel Musters (208-93, college: Lafayette) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Caleb Henwood scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Bankstown Bruins' coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mustangs moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Bankstown Bruins keep the eighth position with five games lost. Mustangs will face Bulls (#11) in Inner West in the next round where they are favorite. Bankstown Bruins will play at home against the league's leader Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 26+6reb+3ast, S.McGann 14+7reb+1ast, I.Kaia 11+5reb+3ast, L.Funderburke 9+6reb+1ast, T.Turner 8+6reb+4ast, E.Connor 5+3reb+3ast
Bankstown B.: H.Caleb 18+5reb, N.Musters 16+10reb, J.Lopez 8+4reb, R.Keanu 8+3reb+4ast, F.Alexander 6+1ast, C.Petrovski 5+4reb



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