Recap of latest State Leagues games

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Sturt Sabres (10-1) in Pasadena on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (8-3) 93-64. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers outrebounded Sturt Sabres 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Nick Wurm (183, college: Dickinson St.) who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Thomas Goodall (198, college: NIACC) responded with 13 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. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers maintains third position in League with 8-3 record having just three points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Sturt Sabres at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers are looking forward to face West Adelaide Bearcats (#9) in Woodville in the next round where they are favorite. Sturt Sabres will play at home against Central District Lions (#8) and are hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Rip City's (#5) just 1-point road victory against their close opponent Cairns Marlins in League 82-81. The winners were led by guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) who scored that evening 24 points and 9 rebounds and Tanner Krebs supported him with 22 points. Even a double-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks by South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (208-93, college: ULM) did not help to save the game for Cairns Marlins. Rip City (5-2) moved-up to fourth place in League. Cairns Marlins at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Rip City will play against league's second-placed Mackay Meteors at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Cairns Marlins will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Willetton between Tigers and Magic. Third ranked Tigers (9-1) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Magic (6-6). Tigers managed to escape with a 3-point win 94-91 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Damien Scott fired 31 points and 4 assists for the winners. Tigers' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Scott Machado produced 31 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Tigers maintains third position in League with 9-1 record behind leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Magic keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Tigers will meet at home Senators (#7) in the next round. Magic will play against Giants in Kalgoorlie and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16:
In League Woodville W. lost to Norwood F. on the opponent's court 84-87. C.District L. managed to outperform W.Adelaide B. in a home game 88-76. Forestville E. rolled over Eastern M. on the road 106-71. N.Adelaide R. crushed S.Adelaide P. on its own court 85-62. SC Phoenix was beaten by Ipswich F. in Booval 96-90. Logan T. won against Brisbane C. at home 89-77. SW Metro P. managed to outperform Rockhampton on the opponent's court 88-73. Townsville H. recorded a loss to USC Rip in a home game 73-86. SD Spartans was defeated by Northside W. on the road 98-88. RedCity R. were smashed by Brisbane C. on its own court 68-97. SC Phoenix won against Gold Coast R. in Cotton Tree 89-85. Mackay M. managed to outperform SW Metro P. at home 103-92. Warwick S. recorded a loss to Lakeside L. on the opponent's court 94-80. Perth R. defeated Joondalup W. in a home game 100-87. Perry Lakes H. beat Cockburn C. on the road 89-71. Geraldton B. destroyed East Perth E. on its own court 81-62. Eastern Suns managed to outperform Goldfields G. in Kalamunda 99-96. SW Slammers was rolled over Perth R. at home 53-88. Lakeside L. defeated Rockingham F. on the opponent's court 95-81. Geraldton B. was smashed by Joondalup W. in a home game 69-88. Inner WB was destroyed by Manly Warr. on the road 82-56. Hornsby S. unfortunately lost to Sutherland S. on its own court 82-96. Penrith P. recorded a loss to Hills H. in Baulkham Hills 84-88. Cent.Coast C. was defeated by Sydney C. at home 73-90. Canberra G. was beaten by Maitland M. on the opponent's court 93-89. Newcastle H. lost to undefeated BA CoE in a home game 64-92. Cent.Coast C. outscored Penrith P. on the road 107-68. Maitland M. lost to undefeated BA CoE on its own court 72-88. Canberra G. was defeated by Newcastle H. in Broadmeadow 67-76. Winless Illawarra H. 2 was beaten by Hills H. at home 65-80.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by Jonathan Wade of Joondalup W..

Group NBL1 Central

Norwood F. - Woodville W. 87-84

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Marden where 4th ranked Woodville Warriors (5-6) were edged by fifth ranked Norwood Flames (5-6) 87-84 on Saturday. Americans were the main players on the court. Center Anthony Green (208-96, college: Northeastern) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Swingman CJ Turnage (201-95, college: SVSU) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Julian Jacobs (193-94, college: USC) produced 17 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Joe Jackson (201, college: IU Southeast) added 16 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Norwood Flames went down to seventh position (League) due to points difference. Norwood Flames will meet league's second-placed Forestville Eagles in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Woodville Warriors will play against North Adelaide Rockets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: L.Stanbridge 18+2reb+2ast, J.Jacobs 17+9reb+7ast, J.Jackson 16+11reb+2ast, J.Boonstoppel 16+2reb+5ast, D.McGee 7+6reb, D.McKee 5+1reb
Norwood F.: C.Turnage 20+5reb+3ast, M.Nuangki 17+1reb, A.Green 16+10reb+3ast, C.Huefner 12+9reb+1ast, R.Harding 8+2reb+3ast, M.Lycett 7+4reb+2ast

C.District L. - W.Adelaide B. 88-76

There was a small surprise in Gawler where eighth ranked Central District Lions (4-7) defeated their close opponent West Adelaide Bearcats (4-7) 88-76 on Saturday. Central District Lions forced 20 West Adelaide Bearcats turnovers. Swingman David Humphries (193-91, college: LMU) fired 31 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Magok Manyang (202-2) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-91, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and Fabian Johnson added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five West Adelaide Bearcats players scored in double figures. Central District Lions maintains eighth position in League with 4-7 record. Central District Lions will meet league's leader Sturt Sabres in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. West Adelaide Bearcats will play against Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: E.Ross 19+5reb+1ast, J.Fabian 16+6reb, L.Cadzow 13+7reb+1ast, B.Michaels 11+4reb+1ast, L.Hunter 10+8reb+1ast, M.Akok 3+5reb
C.District L.: D.Humphries 31+9reb+2ast, M.Magok 16+9reb, S.Maharaj 16+5reb+2ast, L.Diing 9+7reb, J.Centenera 9+1reb+2ast, S.Kalani 7+4reb+4ast

Eastern M. - Forestville E. 71-106

Not a big story in a game in Mt. Barker where bottom-ranked Eastern Mavericks (0-11) were rolled over by second ranked Forestville Eagles (8-3) 106-71 on Saturday. Forestville Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 40. Forestville Eagles forced 21 Eastern Mavericks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Brandon Brine (198-91, college: Lethbridge) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American forward Greg Mays (203-93, college: Green Bay) chipped in 17 points. Five Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. Forestville Eagles' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward William Wise (206-92, college: Dominican, NY) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds and Callan Prider added 11 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Forestville Eagles maintains second position in League with 8-3 record having just three points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Eastern Mavericks still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Forestville Eagles will meet at home Norwood Flames (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Eastern Mavericks will play against South Adelaide Panthers in Park Holme and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: W.Wise 24+16reb+1ast, C.Prider 11+4reb+6ast, R.Owen 9+7reb+1ast, C.Creeper 8+8reb+1ast, K.Lachlan 7+4reb+2ast, W.Lachlan 5+2reb
Forestville E.: G.Mays 17+4reb, B.Brine 17+14reb+3ast, J.Rios 15+2reb+3ast, M.Harris 11+5reb+4ast, A.Isaac 10+2reb+4ast, T.Winter 9+4reb+2ast

N.Adelaide R. - S.Adelaide P. 85-62

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Greenacres where seventh ranked North Adelaide Rockets (5-6) outscored 6th ranked South Adelaide Panthers (6-6) 85-62 on Saturday. North Adelaide Rockets dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to South Adelaide Panthers' 30. North Adelaide Rockets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international forward Jack McVeigh (203-96, college: Nebraska) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. International guard Sunday Dech (196-94, college: Barry) chipped in 14 points and 9 assists. Four North Adelaide Rockets players scored in double figures. Guard Alexander Mudronja (196-99, college: St.Mary's, CA) produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and American forward Alexander Starling (198-89, college: BCU) added 10 points and 18 rebounds respectively for lost side. North Adelaide Rockets moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser South Adelaide Panthers dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. North Adelaide Rockets will meet higher ranked Woodville Warriors (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. South Adelaide Panthers will play against Eastern Mavericks and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: A.Mudronja 19+6reb+8ast, T.Davies 13+1reb, A.Starling 10+18reb, C.Ellison 9+6reb+1ast, S.Finn 3+3reb+1ast, A.Barton 3+1reb
N.Adelaide R.: J.McVeigh 21+11reb, V.Williams Jr. 19+4reb+2ast, D.Jimma 15+7reb+3ast, S.Dech 14+3reb+9ast, T.Dowdell 9+9reb, H.Staude 4+1reb+5ast

Sturt S. - Southern T. 64-93

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Sturt Sabres (10-1) in Pasadena on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (8-3) 93-64. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers outrebounded Sturt Sabres 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Nick Wurm (183, college: Dickinson St.) who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Thomas Goodall (198, college: NIACC) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and guard Joel Spear (192-94, college: S.Oregon) 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. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers maintains third position in League with 8-3 record having just three points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Sturt Sabres at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers are looking forward to face West Adelaide Bearcats (#9) in Woodville in the next round where they are favorite. Sturt Sabres will play at home against Central District Lions (#8) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: T.Goodall 13+7reb, J.Spear 12+3ast, R.Keanu 10+4reb, D.Nash 9+5reb+1ast, S.Daly 5+5reb+3ast, M.Taine 4+2reb+1ast
Southern T.: A.Christian 19+5reb, C.Coleman 18+6reb+6ast, K.McCalop 15+9reb+1ast, N.Wurm 15+6reb+5ast, M.Machar 13+4reb+3ast, S.Daniel 6+4reb

Group NBL1 North

Ipswich F. - SC Phoenix 96-90

There was a minor upset in Booval where 8th ranked Phoenix (4-4) was defeated by eleventh ranked Ipswich Force (3-4) 96-90 on Friday. Ipswich Force made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) fired 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The former international center Matt Hodgson (211-91, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) produced 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Oscar Cluff added 19 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Four Ipswich Force and five Phoenix players scored in double figures. Ipswich Force maintains eleventh position in League with 3-4 record. Loser Phoenix keeps the eighth place with four games lost. Ipswich Force will meet at home Roar (#13) in the next round. Phoenix will play against the league's second-placed Mackay Meteors (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 28+6reb+4ast, C.Oscar 19+16reb+2ast, Z.Meehl 15+2reb+5ast, N.Kahler 12+12reb+1ast, D.Robateau 10+7reb+10ast, B.Hooper 6+1reb+1ast
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 33+7reb+7ast, J.Ralph 18+4reb+6ast, M.Hodgson 17+15reb+7ast, M.Malek 10+6reb, M.Fleming 6, M.Poulain 6+4reb

Logan T. - Brisbane C. 89-77

No shocking result in a game in Loganholme where top-ranked Thunder (8-0) won against 3rd ranked Brisbane Capitals (6-3) 89-77 on Friday. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Brisbane Capitals' players. Forward Mitch Young (206-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-88, college: Bellarmine) chipped in 19 points and 9 assists. Center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and Nicholas Stoddart (-0) added 13 points respectively for lost side. 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. Thunder maintains first position in League with 8-0 record. Loser Brisbane Capitals keep the third place with three games lost. Thunder will meet Rollers (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brisbane Capitals will play against Rockets (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: B.Volkman 16+9reb+3ast, N.Stoddart 13+4reb+1ast, W.Tamuri 13+2reb+1ast, T.Soong 11+3reb+3ast, A.Kopcikas 8+1reb, P.Geordan 7+4reb
Logan T.: M.Young 23+13reb+2ast, J.Kendle 19+2reb+9ast, M.Boston 15+3reb+1ast, M.Cedar 12+7reb+2ast, S.Bruce 9+6reb+10ast, M.Kerle 6+4reb+1ast

Rockhampton - SW Metro P. 73-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Rockets' (0-11) home loss to thirteenth ranked South West Metro Pirates (2-6) 73-88 on Friday. South West Metro Pirates looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international swingman Mitch Creek (196-92) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Brendan Teys (188-90) chipped in 27 points. South West Metro Pirates' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Najeal Young (198-94, college: TxWes) produced 31 points and 8 rebounds and the former international point guard Josh Wilcher (178-91, college: Cent.Wyoming) added 22 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. South West Metro Pirates moved-up to twelfth place in League. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with 11 games lost. South West Metro Pirates will meet at home higher ranked Northside Wizards (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rockets will play against Brisbane Spartans (#7) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rockhampton: N.Young 31+8reb+2ast, J.Wilcher 22+4reb+8ast, B.Wright 8+5reb+1ast, T.Corrigan 4+8reb+3ast, L.Christensen 3+6reb+1ast, J.Blanchard 3+2reb+4ast
SW Metro P.: M.Creek 30+14reb+7ast, B.Teys 27+2reb+3ast, K.Woodfall 14+3reb+5ast, T.Machando 4+5reb+3ast, A.Godinet 4+2reb, J.Matysek 3

Townsville H. - USC Rip 73-86

There was a small surprise in Hermit Park where fifth ranked Rip City (5-2) defeated much higher ranked Townsville Heat (5-3) 86-73 on Friday. Rip City made 19-of-20 free shots (95.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Townsville Heat turnovers. American forward Eric McAlister (204-90, college: Stony Brook) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 25 points. Five Rip City players scored in double figures. Guard Ethan Betts (188, college: Umpqua CC) produced 24 points and swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Townsville Heat's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Rip City moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Townsville Heat dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Rip City will meet at home league's second-placed Mackay Meteors in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Townsville Heat will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: E.Betts 24+3reb+3ast, P.Crawford 11+2reb, J.Patton-Croker 9+5reb+5ast, K.Tudehope 9+6reb+1ast, P.Richard 7+3reb+2ast, M.Rees 5+3reb+1ast
USC Rip: T.Krebs 25+2reb+2ast, I.Tueta 18+4reb+6ast, E.McAlister 13+12reb+4ast, K.Zunic 12+9reb+1ast, J.Tueta 10+4reb, B.Kai 6

Northside W. - SD Spartans 98-88

Not a big story in a game in Taigum where 10th ranked Brisbane Spartans (4-4) were defeated by sixth ranked Northside Wizards (4-4) 98-88 on Saturday. Northside Wizards dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Brisbane Spartans' 26. Northside Wizards had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Kyle Logan (188, college: Manchester) fired 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) chipped in 21 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Four Northside Wizards players scored in double figures. American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-91, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Wasserman) produced 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Josh Derksen (206-95, college: KWC) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Northside Wizards went down to ninth position (League) due to points difference. Northside Wizards will meet South West Metro Pirates (#12) in the next round. Brisbane Spartans will play against Rockets (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: L.Patterson 30+5reb+5ast, J.Derksen 17+5reb+3ast, K.Samuel 12+4reb, N.Thomas 9+6reb+4ast, T.Ammar 5+5reb, C.Massingale 5+4reb+1ast
Northside W.: K.Logan 33+9reb+4ast, J.Ghee 21+3reb+8ast, T.Cameron 16+6reb+2ast, Z.Williams-Hook 11+6reb, A.Krause 7+4reb+1ast, A.Atem 6+7reb+1ast

RedCity R. - Brisbane C. 68-97

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Brisbane Capitals (6-3) outscored on the road 12th ranked Roar (1-5) 97-68 on Saturday. Brisbane Capitals dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Roar's 34. They outrebounded Roar 63-32 including a 46-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brisbane Capitals looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) fired 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized New Zealand swingman Zac Carter (203-89) chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. Five Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-4) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and forward Kian Dennis (197-1) added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Roar's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Brisbane Capitals maintains third position in League with 6-3 record having seven points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Roar dropped to the thirteenth place with five games lost. Brisbane Capitals will meet at home Rockets (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Roar will play against Ipswich Force in Booval and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: M.Kobe 21+6reb+3ast, D.Kian 14+8reb+1ast, D.McDowell-White 8+4reb+6ast, M.Willie 6+4reb+1ast, B.Wallace 6+5reb+1ast, A.Deng 5+2reb+3ast
Brisbane C.: Z.Carter 25+6reb+1ast, B.Volkman 24+9reb+1ast, W.Tamuri 14+8reb+9ast, J.Wilson 12+8reb+3ast, N.Stoddart 10+11reb+3ast, P.Geordan 6+5reb

Cairns M. - USC Rip 81-82

Very significant was Rip City's (#5) just 1-point road victory against their close opponent Cairns Marlins in League 82-81. The winners were led by guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) who scored that evening 24 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) supported him with 22 points. Even a double-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks by South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (208-93, college: ULM) did not help to save the game for Cairns Marlins. Guard Mirko Djeric (193-95) added 14 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four Cairns Marlins players scored in double figures. Rip City (5-2) moved-up to fourth place in League. Cairns Marlins at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Rip City will play against league's second-placed Mackay Meteors at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Cairns Marlins will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: M.Deng 15+11reb+2ast, N.Jawai 14+5reb+1ast, M.Djeric 14+2reb+4ast, A.Fisher 11+3reb+1ast, C.Ahwang 9+4reb+3ast, D.George 5+1reb+1ast
USC Rip: I.Tueta 24+9reb+2ast, T.Krebs 22+4reb+3ast, K.Zunic 15+4reb+2ast, L.Ilton 8+2reb+2ast, E.McAlister 7+6reb+2ast, J.Tueta 4+3reb

Gold Coast R. - SC Phoenix 85-89

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Rollers' (3-4) home loss to eighth ranked Phoenix (4-4) 85-89 on Saturday. Guard Darnell Robateau (185, college: PLNU) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Naturalized Maltese center Nelson Kahler (206-94, college: CSU-Pueblo) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Jaze Morris produced 24 points and power forward Callum Dalton (207-0) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Rollers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Phoenix maintains eighth position in League with 4-4 record. Loser Rollers dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. Phoenix will meet at home league's second-placed Mackay Meteors in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rollers will play against the league's leader Thunder (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: J.Morris 24+2reb+2ast, C.Dalton 17+6reb, J.Eustace 14+3reb+2ast, T.Diop 8+2reb+1ast, L.Gassick Preston 6+3reb, L.Frankland 6+3reb+2ast
SC Phoenix: N.Kahler 18+9reb+4ast, J.Robateau 17+4reb+3ast, D.Robateau 17+10reb+7ast, C.Oscar 16+6reb+2ast, B.Hooper 8+3reb, Z.Meehl 6+1reb+1ast

Mackay M. - SW Metro P. 103-92

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Mackay Meteors (6-2) won against at home 13th ranked South West Metro Pirates (2-6) 103-92 on Saturday. Mackay Meteors looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Naturalized South Sudanese center Emmanuel Malou (206-93, college: Iowa St., agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. The former international swingman Mitch Creek (196-92) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 19 rebounds and the former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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. Mackay Meteors maintains second position in League with 6-2 record having 4 victories less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser South West Metro Pirates dropped to the twelfth place with six games lost. Mackay Meteors will meet Rip City (#4) in the next round. South West Metro Pirates will play against Northside Wizards (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: M.Creek 24+19reb+3ast, K.Ramy 20+5reb, K.Woodfall 20+7reb+3ast, B.Teys 12+8reb+3ast, H.Jakobe 4+4reb, C.Pang 4+1reb+1ast
Mackay M.: E.Malou 25+10reb+2ast, H.Froling 19+18reb+5ast, H.Wicks 15+1ast, J.Jamerson 14+5reb+6ast, M.Kye 11+2reb, B.Rasmussen 7+5reb+1ast

Group NBL1 West

Lakeside L. - Warwick S. 94-80

Very expected game in North Lake where 6th ranked Senators (6-5) were defeated by second ranked Lightning (10-2) 94-80 on Friday. Lightning outrebounded Senators 44-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. American swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) fired 31 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kyle Armour (183-89, college: Augusta) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists. The former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) produced 12 points and 6 assists and swingman Jay Thwaites (193-96) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Lightning and five Senators players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lightning maintains second position in League with 10-2 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Senators dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. Lightning will meet at home Cougars (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Senators will play against Suns (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: C.Davis 15+2reb, C.Ellis 12+4reb+6ast, J.Thwaites 10+8reb+1ast, J.King 10+2reb+2ast, E.Ethan 10+2reb+5ast, P.George 9+4reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: J.Bowie 31+5reb+1ast, K.Armour 19+1reb+5ast, R.Mackenzie 11+5reb+4ast, J.Isenbarger 10+5reb+3ast, J.Prue 8+16reb, N.Palleschi 6+4reb+2ast

Perth R. - Joondalup W. 100-87

There was a small surprise in Northbridge where seventh ranked Redbacks (7-5) defeated one of their biggest challengers Wanneroo (7-5) 100-87 on Friday. Redbacks shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-94, college: McNeese St.) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Redbacks players scored in double figures. American guard Jonathan Wade (196-93, college: Norfolk St.) produced 17 points and 9 rebounds and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Redbacks moved-up to fifth place in League. Redbacks will meet at home Buccaneers (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Wanneroo will play against Flames (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 19+6reb+3ast, J.Wade 17+9reb+3ast, T.Iliadis 13+1reb+1ast, S.Vaiangina 9+3reb+1ast, J.Wellsteed 6+7reb+1ast, R.Huntington 6+3reb
Perth R.: T.Jackson 23+11reb+3ast, L.Timms 18+8reb+3ast, M.Nelson 15+3reb+2ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 15+2reb+1ast, E.Kyden 11+2reb+1ast, J.Wagner 8+3reb+13ast

Cockburn C. - Perry Lakes H. 71-89

Not a big story in a game in Hamilton Hill where 13th ranked Cougars (3-9) were defeated by second ranked Hawks (10-2) 89-71 on Saturday. Hawks looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Mitchell Clarke (185-99) fired 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) produced 15 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hawks keep a position of League leader. Loser Cougars dropped to the twelfth place with nine games lost. Hawks will meet at home Redbacks (#5) in the next round. Cougars will play against Buccaneers (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: N.Pozoglou 15+5reb+3ast, W.Zachary 11+1reb, G.Field 9+8reb+5ast, P.Nathan 8+4reb, S.Chan 7+4reb+2ast, R.Daniel 6+6reb+1ast
Perry Lakes H.: M.Clarke 18+6reb+2ast, A.Ferguson 16+7reb+1ast, M.Leary 11+4reb, B.Purser 9+5reb+5ast, C.Hamilton 9+2reb, C.Zachary 7

Geraldton B. - East Perth E. 81-62

Everything went according to plan in Wonthella where tenth ranked Buccaneers (3-8) outscored 14th ranked Eagles (3-10) 81-62 on Saturday. Buccaneers forced 21 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 55-42 including 20 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-87, college: Charleston So.) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Jarrad Anastasio (199-97) produced 10 points and 7 rebounds and forward Logan Thwaites (200-97) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Buccaneers went down to eleventh position (League) due to points difference. Loser Eagles dropped to the thirteenth place with ten games lost. Buccaneers will meet higher ranked Redbacks (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Eagles will play against Slammers (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: L.Thwaites 17+3reb, T.Junior 11+4reb+5ast, A.Jarrad 10+7reb+3ast, B.Mitch 10+5reb+1ast, A.Donlagic 6+8reb+1ast, C.Bonnar 4+3reb+2ast
Geraldton B.: M.Muo 26+11reb+3ast, A.Ralph 13+10reb+4ast, B.Holloway 9+2reb+2ast, B.Elijah 8+3reb+2ast, M.Wundenberg 8+12reb+2ast, D.Myers 6+4reb+4ast

Goldfields G. - Eastern Suns 96-99

There was a minor upset in Kalgoorlie where 9th ranked Giants (4-8) were edged by eleventh ranked Suns (4-8) 99-96 on Saturday. Suns forced 19 Giants turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American forward Chris Johnson (201-90, college: UIW) fired 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jermaine Malie (185-96) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Suns' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Deng Kuany (201, college: ENMU) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and Hamish Cummings added 20 points and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Suns moved-up to ninth place in League. Suns will meet higher ranked Senators (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Giants will play against Magic and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: D.Kuany 22+5reb+2ast, C.Hamish 20+4reb+4ast, J.Reid 19+6reb+3ast, F.Klasztorny 17+6reb+3ast, A.Tom 11+10reb+3ast, D.Collins 3+2reb+1ast
Eastern Suns: C.Johnson 27+9reb+1ast, M.Jermaine 16+6reb+5ast, R.Blanchett 16+4reb+1ast, B.Dinardo 11+4reb+7ast, L.Dyson 10+3reb+3ast, C.Lowe 6+2reb+1ast

SW Slammers - Perth R. 53-88

No shocking result in a game in Bunbury where seventh ranked Redbacks (7-5) outleveled 12th ranked Slammers (2-7) 88-53 on Saturday. Redbacks forced 23 Slammers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Slammers' players. Power forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (203-99) fired 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and Caleb Van De Griend added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Redbacks moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Slammers dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. Redbacks will meet at home Buccaneers (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Slammers will play against Eagles in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: M.Keller 21+9reb+1ast, B.Rhys 12+5reb, V.De Griend Caleb 10+11reb, C.Weeden 4+3reb, C.Devan 4+2reb+1ast, F.Jack 2+1reb
Perth R.: I.Gattorna-Hargrave 23+8reb+2ast, L.Timms 19+8reb+1ast, T.Jackson 19+1reb+3ast, M.Giorgi 9, J.Denzel 7+5reb, D.Jordan 5+2reb

Willetton T. - Mandurah M. 94-91

A very close game took place in Willetton between Tigers and Magic. Third ranked Tigers (9-1) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Magic (6-6). Tigers managed to escape with a 3-point win 94-91 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) fired 31 points and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-90) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Tigers' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Brazilian-American guard Scott Machado (186-90, college: Iona) produced 31 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) added 21 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tigers maintains third position in League with 9-1 record behind leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Magic keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Tigers will meet at home Senators (#7) in the next round. Magic will play against Giants in Kalgoorlie and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: S.Machado 31+6reb+8ast, J.Grace 21+9reb, F.Williams 12+9reb+4ast, P.Riley 11+4reb+1ast, B.Carlwell 6, X.Shaw 4+1reb+1ast
Willetton T.: D.Scott 31+4reb+4ast, M.Connor 22+4reb+3ast, H.Clarke 17+10reb+5ast, M.Vigor 13+14reb+7ast, W.Roosevelt 7+3reb+1ast, H.Dylan 4+2reb+1ast

Rockingham F. - Lakeside L. 81-95

Very expected game in Rockingham where 7th ranked Flames (7-5) were defeated by second ranked Lightning (10-2) 95-81 on Saturday. Lightning shot the lights out from three sinking 23 long-distance shots on high 59.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) fired 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Kyle Armour (183-89, college: Augusta) chipped in 25 points and 7 assists. Four Lightning players scored in double figures. Lightning's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Atem Bior (201, college: UTSA) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Lightning maintains second position in League with 10-2 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Flames dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Lightning will meet at home Cougars (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Flames will play against Wanneroo (#6) in Joondalup and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: A.Bior 25+11reb+3ast, R.Godfrey 16+3reb+5ast, G.Hire 11+2reb+4ast, J.Beard 9+10reb+2ast, C.Beard 6+9reb+3ast, C.Riak 5+1ast
Lakeside L.: J.Bowie 26+6reb+4ast, K.Armour 25+3reb+7ast, R.Mackenzie 18+7reb+3ast, J.Isenbarger 12+2reb+3ast, N.Palleschi 6+2reb+2ast, L.Benjamin 6+1reb+3ast

Geraldton B. - Joondalup W. 69-88

Very predictable result in Wonthella where fourth ranked Wanneroo (7-5) smashed 10th ranked Buccaneers (3-8) 88-69 on Sunday. Wanneroo dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Buccaneers' 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Jonathan Wade (196-93, college: Norfolk St.) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89, college: ODU) chipped in 19 points. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. Wanneroo's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-87, college: Charleston So.) produced 29 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Wanneroo went down to sixth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Buccaneers dropped to the eleventh place with eight games lost. Wanneroo will meet at home higher ranked Flames (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Buccaneers will play against Redbacks (#5) in Northbridge and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: M.Muo 29+6reb+1ast, A.Ralph 23+7reb+3ast, B.Holloway 7+3reb+1ast, B.Elijah 5+1reb+1ast, G.Murray 3+2ast, M.Wundenberg 2+8reb+3ast
Joondalup W.: T.Iliadis 19+4reb+2ast, J.Wade 19+10reb+6ast, L.Cummings 13+7reb+3ast, S.Salinas 13+6reb+1ast, S.Vaiangina 7+8reb+2ast, R.Huntington 6+2ast

Group WARATAH

Manly Warr. - Inner WB 82-56

Not a big story in a game in Narrabeen where 11th ranked Bulls (3-7) were rolled over by first ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (10-1) 82-56 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls' 28. Forward Christian Jurlina (196, college: Whitworth, agency: BIG) fired 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-91, college: West Liberty) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Archie Woodhill produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and guard Biwali Bayles (185-2, college: Hawaii) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Manly Warringah Sea Eagles went down to second position (League) due to points difference. Loser Bulls dropped to the twelfth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: W.Archie 16+11reb, M.Henry 14+9reb, B.Bayles 13+8reb+3ast, J.Weldon 4+1reb+4ast, R.Reggie 3+3reb+1ast, N.Maxim 3+1reb
Manly Warr.: C.Jurlina 33+5reb, I.Faithfull 20+8reb+7ast, C.Lachlan 9+2reb+2ast, D.Pitcher 7+6reb+2ast, W.McFee 5+3reb, A.Bulgin 4+7reb+1ast

Hornsby S. - Sutherland S. 82-96

Everything went according to plan in Hornsby where sixth ranked Sutherland Sharks (7-5) beat 14th ranked Spiders (2-8) 96-82 on Saturday. They outrebounded Spiders 40-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Sutherland Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Spiders' players. Callum Norris fired 31 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Geoffrey Gerlach chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Malok Majak produced a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and Thomas Gillis added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sutherland Sharks moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Spiders dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: M.Malok 34+10reb+2ast, G.Thomas 12+1reb+4ast, S.Lochlainn 11+2reb, M.Noman 7+4reb, D.Babb 7+5reb+2ast, A.Omer 6+3reb+1ast
Sutherland S.: N.Callum 31+7reb+3ast, G.Geoffrey 19+7reb+3ast, A.Borich 13+5reb+8ast, L.Thomas 12+7reb+2ast, B.Musulin 9+6reb+10ast, W.Brendan 5

Hills H. - Penrith P. 88-84

There was no surprise in Baulkham Hills where 13th ranked Panthers (2-8) were defeated by eighth ranked Hills Hornets (6-5) 88-84 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hills Hornets forced 19 Panthers turnovers. Liam Moss fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Marvin Fidel chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. Hills Hornets' coach used entire bench in such tough game. Guard Benjamin Kearins (188, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and Lachlan Charlton added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Hills Hornets maintains eighth position in League with 6-5 record. Loser Panthers dropped to the fourteenth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: B.Kearins 25+12reb+5ast, C.Lachlan 15+5reb, R.Jasper 12+1reb, G.Veg 9+9reb+2ast, M.Christian 9+4reb, K.Joshua 7+7reb+1ast
Hills H.: M.Liam 27+12reb+6ast, F.Marvin 24+5reb+2ast, J.Prakash 18+10reb+1ast, G.Campbell 9+12reb, S.McCorkindale 5+1reb, P.Joe 3+4reb+2ast

Cent.Coast C. - Sydney C. 73-90

No shocking result in a game in Terrigal where eighth ranked Sydney City Comets (6-5) won against 12th ranked Crusaders (3-7) 90-73 on Saturday. American point guard William Johnston (188-92, college: S.Georgia Tech) fired 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ryan Abbott (198-2) chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds. Tye McGann produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and Luke Cassidy added 13 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sydney City Comets moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Crusaders dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: T.McGann 26+10reb+3ast, C.Luke 13+4reb+3ast, J.Trustum 10+6reb+2ast, T.Akamarmoi 8+4reb+5ast, O.Robilliard 7+1reb+2ast, E.Hayden 6+2reb
Sydney C.: W.Johnston 28+6reb+2ast, A.Ryan 24+9reb, H.Alex 15+9reb+2ast, E.Docker 8+7reb+2ast, A.Overs 5+3reb+1ast, L.Smith-Hyde 5+2reb+2ast

Maitland M. - Canberra G. 93-89

Rather expected game in Maitland where 6th ranked Canberra Gunners (6-5) were defeated by third ranked Mustangs (8-4) 93-89 on Saturday. Daniel Millburn fired 24 points and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Kaia Isaac (185-3) chipped in 25 points. Four Mustangs players scored in double figures. Center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds and Akech Aliir added 26 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Canberra Gunners' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mustangs maintains third position in League with 8-4 record having just two points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Canberra Gunners keep the sixth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: G.Morison 26+16reb+1ast, A.Akech 26+7reb+2ast, M.Shaun 9+3reb+7ast, B.Doran 7+6reb+4ast, C.Thomas 6+4reb+1ast, A.Alex 6+2reb
Maitland M.: I.Kaia 25+3reb+3ast, D.Millburn 24+4reb+5ast, S.McGann 20+5reb+2ast, T.Turner 12+7reb+9ast, L.Funderburke 4+3reb, S.Huggins 4+13reb+1ast

Newcastle H. - BA CoE 64-92

Very predictable result in Broadmeadow where top-ranked Excellence (10-0) smashed 10th ranked Newcastle Hunters (5-6) 92-64 on Saturday. International guard Reyne Smith (188-2, college: Charleston) fired 32 points for the winners. Guard Evan Kilminster (185-3) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-95, college: Idaho St.) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and forward Myles Cherry (203-98, college: Lafayette) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Excellence keeps a position of League leader. Loser Newcastle Hunters keep the tenth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Newcastle H.: M.Cherry 18+6reb+4ast, C.Maker 15+13reb+2ast, M.Maluach 9+1reb, G.Jaidyn 8+1reb+4ast, J.Rauch 5+4reb+1ast, J.Dorricott 5+1reb+1ast
BA CoE: R.Smith 32+3reb+1ast, P.Tyrese 16+2reb+2ast, K.Evan 14+5reb+2ast, O.David 9+2reb, O.Joshua 5+4reb+1ast, G.Jaylin 4+1reb+1ast

Penrith P. - Cent.Coast C. 68-107

Everything could happen in Penrith at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Crusaders and 13th ranked Panthers had identical 2-7 record. But Panthers were not able to use a home court advantage and were rolled over by the opponent from Terrigal 107-68 on Sunday night. Crusaders dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Panthers' 26. They outrebounded Panthers 37-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. Crusaders looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward James Trustum (192) fired 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Jacob Cracknell chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Crusaders' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Benjamin Kearins (188, agency: BIG) produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Croatian power forward Goran Veg (205) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Crusaders (3-7) moved-up to eleventh place in League. Loser Panthers dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: B.Kearins 19+6reb+6ast, R.Jasper 12+1reb+2ast, G.Veg 10+5reb+2ast, K.Carlos 7+2reb+1ast, C.Lachlan 6, C.Day 6+6reb
Cent.Coast C.: J.Trustum 28+7reb+2ast, T.Akamarmoi 20+2reb+3ast, J.Cracknell 16+7reb+6ast, T.McGann 10+9reb, W.Bates 9, C.Luke 9+5reb+7ast

Maitland M. - BA CoE 72-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Excellence's (10-0) road victory over 3rd ranked Mustangs (8-4) 88-72 on Sunday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Excellence made 7 blocks. Power forward Bol Dengdit (203-3) fired 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian center Joshua Ojianwuna (210-3) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Excellence's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American power forward Lonnie Funderburke (203-88, college: Tennessee St.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and Daniel Millburn added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Excellence keeps a position of League leader. Loser Mustangs keep the third place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 17+6reb+1ast, S.McGann 14+2reb, L.Funderburke 14+12reb, I.Kaia 12+4reb+1ast, T.Turner 6+5reb+4ast, J.Edwards 5+1reb+2ast
BA CoE: D.Bol 27+5reb+3ast, R.Smith 18+1reb+2ast, P.Tyrese 10+2reb+2ast, O.Joshua 10+10reb+2ast, K.Evan 5+2reb+5ast, G.Jaylin 4+4reb+2ast

Newcastle H. - Canberra G. 76-67

There was an upset in Broadmeadow where higher ranked Canberra Gunners (6-5) were defeated by tenth ranked Newcastle Hunters (5-6) 76-67 on Sunday. Newcastle Hunters outrebounded Canberra Gunners 44-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-95, college: Idaho St.) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Myles Cherry (203-98, college: Lafayette) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Four Newcastle Hunters players scored in double figures. Center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and Alex Archer added 17 points respectively for lost side. Canberra Gunners' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Newcastle Hunters maintains tenth position in League with 5-6 record. Loser Canberra Gunners keep the sixth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: A.Alex 17+4reb+2ast, G.Morison 15+7reb+3ast, B.Doran 14+1ast, A.Akech 9+8reb+1ast, P.Badalassi 5+4reb, M.Shaun 5+5reb+4ast
Newcastle H.: C.Maker 25+16reb+4ast, M.Cherry 14+12reb+3ast, J.Rauch 10+1reb, M.Maluach 10+6reb+1ast, H.Johnson III 6+1reb+1ast, G.Jaidyn 6+3reb+3ast

Illawarra H. 2 - Hills H. 65-80

No shocking result in a game in Wollongong where eighth ranked Hills Hornets (6-5) won against bottom-ranked Hawks (0-10) 80-65 on Sunday. They outrebounded Hawks 50-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. Liam Moss fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Sam McCorkindale chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Lachlan Dent (184-0) produced 22 points and 4 assists and Timothy Coenraad added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hills Hornets maintains eighth position in League with 6-5 record. Loser Hawks still closes the standings with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: L.Dent 22+3reb+4ast, C.Timothy 16+6reb, S.Mullan 12+6reb+2ast, F.Brandon 7+6reb, J.Sorenson 5+6reb, C.Riley 3+2reb+1ast
Hills H.: M.Liam 19+9reb, J.Prakash 15+4reb+1ast, S.McCorkindale 13+12reb+2ast, P.Joe 9+9reb+1ast, G.Campbell 7+3reb+1ast, G.Jack 6+6reb+1ast



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