Recap of latest State Leagues games

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most shocking disappointment of round 22 was a home defeat of 7th ranked Gulls (4-7) by eighth ranked Magic (5-6) who outscored them by 30 points 104-74 in the game for the seventh place. Magic moved-up to seventh place in League. Gulls at the other side dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Joondalup. Sixth ranked Tigers (11-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked Wanneroo (8-10) 74-73 on Saturday evening. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) notched 26 points to lead the effort and Connor Mincherton supported him with 21 points and 4 assists. Tigers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 27 points and 8 rebounds by guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) did not help to save the game for Wanneroo. Tigers moved-up to fifth place in League. Wanneroo at the other side keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. Tigers will play against Senators (#7) in Perth in the next round. Wanneroo will play on the road against Slammers in Bunbury and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Tullamarine. Third ranked host Hume City Broncos (8-4) smashed their biggest opponent Devils (8-5) 107-66. It was a key game for the second position in League. Joel Rimes fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Hume City Broncos' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brandon Watkins produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Hume City Broncos moved-up to second place in League. Loser Devils dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22:
In League McKinnon C. won against Casey C. on the opponent's court 93-82. Keilor T. managed to outperform Sunbury J. in a home game 75-68. Western Port managed to beat Blackburn V. on the road 85-82. SW Metro P. was crushed by Townsville H. on its own court 68-89. Cairns M. was smashed by Mackay M. in a road game 98-79. Ringwood H. lost to Diamond V.E. at home 88-97. Dandenong R. unfortunately lost to Kilsyth C. on the opponent's court 71-83. Ballarat M. managed to beat Eltham W. in a home game 86-76. Melbourne T. was crushed by Knox R. on the road 124-75. Geelong S. beat Bendigo B. on its own court 90-80. Ballarat M. lost to Bendigo B. in a road game 71-84. Waverley F. managed to outperform Ringwood H. at home 89-82. Geelong S. recorded a loss to Nunawading S. on the opponent's court 85-83. Sandringham S. was defeated by Frankston B. in a home game 73-91. Rockingham F. beat East Perth E. on the road 77-66. Lakeside L. lost to Mandurah M. on its own court 78-94. Warwick S. outscored Geraldton B. in Perth 90-62. Goldfields G. managed to beat SW Slammers at home 82-73. Lakeside L. defeated Cockburn C. on the opponent's court 73-69. Perry Lakes H. smashed East Perth E. in a home game 92-70. Perth R. won against Eastern Suns on the road 113-101. Perth R. managed to outperform Eastern Suns on its own court 100-89.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points and 11 rebounds by Dillon Stith of Frankston B..

Group Big V

Casey C. - McKinnon C. 82-93

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Cavaliers' (7-6) home loss to fourth ranked Cougars (8-4) 82-93 on Saturday. Center Jordan Vandenberg (216-90, college: NC State) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Jordan Geer chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Cougars' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Calvin Enge (193-91) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds and American point guard Anthony Williams (178-95, college: Clark Atlanta) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Cougars and five Cavaliers players scored in double figures. Cougars moved-up to third place in League. Loser Cavaliers keep the fifth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: T.Matthew 15+4reb+2ast, N.Laycock 14+2reb+5ast, M.Barry 13+2reb+2ast, J.Vandenberg 12+9reb+2ast, L.Peynenborg 11+4reb, L.Shelley 9+2reb+1ast
Casey C.: H.Brendon 18+5reb, M.Donlan 15+2reb+4ast, A.Howey 13+3reb+3ast, M.McInnes 11+5reb, C.Enge 10+15reb+3ast, A.Williams 10+7reb+6ast

Chelsea G. - Hawthorn M. 74-104

The most shocking disappointment of round 22 was a home defeat of 7th ranked Gulls (4-7) by eighth ranked Magic (5-6) who outscored them by 30 points 104-74 in the game for the seventh place. Magic moved-up to seventh place in League. Gulls at the other side dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Hume City B. - Wyndham D. 107-66

The game between Top Four teams took place in Tullamarine. Third ranked host Hume City Broncos (8-4) smashed their biggest opponent Devils (8-5) 107-66. It was a key game for the second position in League. Hume City Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Devils' 20. Hume City Broncos forced 26 Devils turnovers and outrebounded them 51-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. Forward Joel Rimes (196) fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Mackuei Puondak chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds. Hume City Broncos' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. New Zealand forward Brandon Watkins (198, college: Mars Hill) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Aaron Dolny added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Hume City Broncos moved-up to second place in League. Loser Devils dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: P.Mackuei 22+6reb+1ast, R.Joel 21+7reb+1ast, M.Jake 21+4reb, D.Orso Anthony 9+4reb+2ast, L.Killey 8+11reb+3ast, M.Shayan 8+5reb+4ast
Wyndham D.: D.Aaron 13+5reb+2ast, B.Watkins 12+10reb, A.Tomi 10+4reb+4ast, S.Pomasan 8+3reb+2ast, M.Simon 8+1reb, M.Kaelan 7+2reb+1ast

Keilor T. - Sunbury J. 75-68

Very predictable result in Melbourne where first ranked Thunder (10-3) defeated 6th ranked Jets (6-6) 75-68 on Saturday. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Luke Sist fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American guard Nelson Kirksey (190-89, college: UMKC) chipped in 26 points. Nathan Baker produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Jets players scored in double figures. Thunder maintains first position in League with 10-3 record. Loser Jets keep the sixth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: N.Kirksey 26+4reb, L.Sist 14+13reb+3ast, C.Long 10+5reb+3ast, S.Matt 8+7reb+6ast, B.Bak 4+1reb+1ast, N.Masunda 4+3reb
Sunbury J.: B.Nathan 22+5reb+1ast, V.Gene 12+1reb+2ast, T.Clayton 10+9reb+3ast, M.Nathan 10+4reb+4ast, W.Jeremy 6+6reb+3ast, L.Ivanne 2+2reb+1ast

Blackburn V. - Western Port 82-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Vikings' (1-10) home loss to ninth ranked Steelers (3-9) 82-85 on Sunday. Naturalized Maltese guard Bevan Camilleri (188) fired 32 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Christopher Taylor (195-88) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Bul Niop (196, college: Dyersburg St.) produced 29 points and 6 rebounds and guard Neal Mueller (192-89) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Vikings' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Steelers maintains ninth position in League with 3-9 record. Loser Vikings keep the tenth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Western Port: B.Camilleri 32+7reb, C.Taylor 18+5reb+5ast, T.Matthew 12+3reb+3ast, M.Pollard 9+4reb+3ast, M.Turner 6+6reb+2ast, J.Gaze 6+4reb+5ast
Blackburn V.: B.Niop 29+6reb+3ast, N.Mueller 19+4reb+2ast, M.Scammell 13+3reb+4ast, T.Swayne 9+5reb+2ast, M.Berezdecky 6+7reb+1ast, N.Odigie 4+3reb+2ast

Group NBL1 North

SW Metro P. - Townsville H. 68-89

Everything went according to plan in Runcorn where third ranked Townsville Heat (9-3) outscored 13th ranked South West Metro Pirates (2-10) 89-68 on Friday. Townsville Heat outrebounded South West Metro Pirates 48-34 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. International power forward Samson Froling (212-0, college: Creighton) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Keegan Tudehope (195-88) chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Jakobe Hunter produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and Ramy Kodi added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 maintains third position in League with 9-3 record having thirteen points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser South West Metro Pirates keep the thirteenth place with ten games lost. Townsville Heat will meet at home Northside Wizards (#6) in the next round. South West Metro Pirates will play against Phoenix (#11) in Cotton Tree and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: S.Froling 16+12reb+2ast, J.Todd 15+4reb+2ast, J.Patton-Croker 15+4reb+3ast, P.Richard 9+4reb+1ast, P.Crawford 8+3reb+1ast, K.Tudehope 8+8reb+6ast
SW Metro P.: H.Jakobe 14+6reb+1ast, J.Matysek 11+1reb+1ast, K.Ramy 11+7reb+2ast, G.Cameron 9+4reb+1ast, B.Teys 8+3reb+3ast, A.Godinet 6+1reb

Mackay M. - Cairns M. 98-79

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Cairns Marlins (6-5) were outplayed on the road by third ranked Mackay Meteors (10-3) 98-79 on Saturday. The former international center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) fired a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Jerron Jamerson (193, college: Goshen) chipped in 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Guard Anthony Fisher (187-94) produced 18 points and point guard Deba George (183-85) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mackay Meteors moved-up to second place in League. Loser Cairns Marlins dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Mackay Meteors will meet Rockets (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cairns Marlins will play against Northside Wizards (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: H.Froling 40+10reb+3ast, J.Jamerson 29+5reb+4ast, E.Malou 12+13reb+5ast, F.Viliami 6+5reb+1ast, C.Cedar 6+5reb+2ast, H.Wicks 3+1reb+1ast
Cairns M.: A.Fisher 18+2reb+1ast, D.George 15+2reb+3ast, A.Loughton 13+4reb, C.Ahwang 7+2reb+1ast, E.Samuel 6+3reb, M.Djeric 6

Group NBL1 South

Ringwood H. - Diamond V.E. 88-97

No shocking result in a game in Heathmont where tenth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (7-7) won against 13th ranked Ringwood Hawks (5-8) 97-88 on Saturday. Diamond Valley Eagles made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Robert Heath fired 29 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for the winners. Kenyan power forward Desmond OWili (203-88) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four Diamond Valley Eagles players scored in double figures. Naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-96, college: LeMoyne) produced 28 points and 6 rebounds and center Adrien Sturt (209-86, college: Snow CC) added 21 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Diamond Valley Eagles maintains tenth position in League with 7-7 record. Loser Ringwood Hawks keep the thirteenth place with eight games lost. Diamond Valley Eagles will meet Spectres (#11) in the next round. Ringwood Hawks will play again against Diamond Valley Eagles and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: H.Robert 29+7reb+2ast, N.Manyang 22+1reb+3ast, D.O'Wili 19+9reb, M.Reynolds 14+5reb+4ast, S.BJ 6+1reb+1ast, C.Joel 4+2reb+2ast
Ringwood H.: C.Asuncion-Byrd 28+6reb+2ast, A.Sturt 21+11reb+3ast, S.Clarke 8+3reb+2ast, T.Latham 8+4reb, M.Fennell 8+5reb+2ast, J.Barry 8+2reb+3ast

Kilsyth C. - Dandenong R. 83-71

Very expected game when 15th ranked Dandenong Rangers (3-9) were defeated on the road by seventh ranked Kilsyth Cobras (8-5) 83-71 on Saturday. Kilsyth Cobras maintains seventh position in League with 8-5 record. Loser Dandenong Rangers keep the fifteenth place with nine games lost. Kilsyth Cobras will meet at home Knox Raiders (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Dandenong Rangers will play against Waverley Falcons and hope to secure a win.

Ballarat M. - Eltham W. 86-76

Very predictable result in Wendouree where eighth ranked Ballarat Miners (8-7) defeated 16th ranked Eltham Wildcats (2-11) 86-76 on Saturday. Guard William Hickey (194-99) fired 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Center Jock Perry (216-97, college: UC Riverside) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Adam Doyle (176-91) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Geremy McKay (201-96, college: Vanguard) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Ballarat Miners and four Eltham Wildcats players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Ballarat Miners went down to ninth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Eltham Wildcats keep the sixteenth place with 11 games lost. Ballarat Miners will meet higher ranked Geelong Supercats (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eltham Wildcats will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#4) in Mt Gambier and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: H.William 21+7reb+4ast, E.Naar 16+1reb+6ast, J.Perry 14+11reb+1ast, M.Kenyon 12+9reb+4ast, S.Short 11+5reb+5ast, D.Zachery 6+1reb
Eltham W.: A.Doyle 19+8reb+4ast, G.McKay 14+7reb+4ast, O.Magbegor 12+6reb+2ast, T.Dyson 10+1reb, S.Whelan 9+2ast, J.Aver 6+2reb+3ast

Knox R. - Melbourne T. 124-75

Not a big story in a game in Wantirna South where 17th ranked Tigers (2-12) were rolled over by twelfth ranked Knox Raiders (6-6) 124-75 on Saturday. Knox Raiders dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 28. They outrebounded Tigers 49-26 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. New Zealand swingman Reuben Te Rangi (198-94) fired 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Adam Gibson (188-86) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Knox Raiders players scored in double figures. Guard Zac Triplett (196-1, college: Portland) produced 19 points and Dogukan Elyazar added 12 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Knox Raiders maintains twelfth position in League with 6-6 record. Loser Tigers keep the seventeenth place with 12 games lost. Knox Raiders will meet higher ranked Kilsyth Cobras (#7) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tigers will play against the league's second-placed Frankston Blues (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: R.Te Rangi 20+6reb+2ast, R.Jack 19+4reb, A.Gibson 19+5reb+3ast, B.Ayre 15+4reb+4ast, M.Meunier 11+4reb+1ast, D.Hare 10+3reb
Melbourne T.: Z.Triplett 19+4reb+2ast, A.Karabatsos 12+1reb+2ast, E.Dogukan 12+4reb, M.Gaze 9+3reb+1ast, F.Von Hofe 6+3reb+1ast, M.AJ 4+5reb

Geelong S. - Bendigo B. 90-80

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Geelong Supercats and 9th ranked Bendigo Braves had identical 8-6 record. This time Geelong Supercats used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Bendigo 90-80 on Saturday night. Forward George Blagojevic (203-97, college: Hartford) fired a double-double by scoring 32 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winners. New Zealand guard Shea Ili (184-92) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) added 19 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Geelong Supercats went down to sixth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. Geelong Supercats will meet at home Ballarat Miners (#9) in the next round. Bendigo Braves will play against Brisbane Spartans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Geelong S.: G.Blagojevic 32+14reb+4ast, S.Ili 16+3reb+4ast, G.Hadley 11+2reb+2ast, I.Turner 9+2reb+4ast, J.MacDonald 7+1ast, M.Hicks 6+4reb+2ast
Bendigo B.: R.Turner 19+9reb, B.Rymer 19+5reb+5ast, J.Foy 13+2reb, J.Mumtaz 8+2ast, C.Hogan 7+4reb, M.Andronicos 6+6reb+1ast

Bendigo B. - Ballarat M. 84-71

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 8th ranked Ballarat Miners (8-7) were defeated on the road by ninth ranked Bendigo Braves (8-7) 84-71 on Sunday. Bendigo Braves dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Ballarat Miners' 16. They outrebounded Ballarat Miners 48-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. Bendigo Braves looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) fired a double-double by scoring 32 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jacob Foy (193, college: HPU) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Bendigo Braves' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Jock Perry (216-97, college: UC Riverside) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard William Hickey (194-99) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves moved-up to eighth place in League. Bendigo Braves will meet Brisbane Spartans (#8) on the road in the next round. Ballarat Miners will play against Geelong Supercats and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: R.Turner 32+19reb+1ast, J.Foy 15+3reb+4ast, M.Andronicos 10+6reb, B.Rymer 10+6reb+4ast, R.Luke 6+1ast, N.Larkins 3+2reb+2ast
Ballarat M.: J.Perry 19+7reb+3ast, H.William 15+6reb+2ast, D.Zachery 13, E.Naar 11+2reb+4ast, M.Kenyon 7+7reb+4ast, S.Short 4+4reb+2ast

Waverley F. - Ringwood H. 89-82

No shocking result in a game in Mount Waverley where sixth ranked Waverley Falcons (9-3) won against 13th ranked Ringwood Hawks (5-8) 89-82 on Sunday. Waverley Falcons looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-91, college: WSU) fired 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Naturalized American swingman Bennie Lewis (203-87, college: Benedict) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Lewis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Waverley Falcons players scored in double figures. Naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-96, college: LeMoyne) produced 29 points and center Adrien Sturt (209-86, college: Snow CC) added 23 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Ringwood Hawks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Waverley Falcons moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Ringwood Hawks keep the thirteenth position with eight games lost. Waverley Falcons will meet Dandenong Rangers (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ringwood Hawks will play against Diamond Valley Eagles and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.Kernich-Drew 23+5reb+6ast, B.Lewis 13+9reb+2ast, D.McDonald 13+6reb+3ast, J.Heath 11+8reb+2ast, D.Dillon 11+3reb+6ast, M.Harper 10+4ast
Ringwood H.: C.Asuncion-Byrd 29+4reb+3ast, A.Sturt 23+10reb+2ast, M.Fennell 10+10reb+1ast, R.Martin 8+2reb, M.Snowball 4+4reb+3ast, J.Barry 3+1reb+5ast

Nunawading S. - Geelong S. 85-83

There was an upset in East Burwood where higher ranked Geelong Supercats (9-6) were edged by twelfth ranked Spectres (7-7) 85-83 on Sunday. Spectres looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Thomas Wright fired 22 points and 6 assists for the winners. Power forward Simon Conn (206-83, college: Gardner-Webb) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American Isaac Turner (191-92, college: St.Vincent) produced 22 points and 4 assists and forward George Blagojevic (203-97, college: Hartford) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Spectres moved-up to eleventh place in League. Loser Geelong Supercats dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Spectres will meet at home higher ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Geelong Supercats will play against Ballarat Miners (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: T.Wright 22+4reb+6ast, J.Gandolfo 16+3reb+4ast, A.Steel 16+3reb, S.Conn 15+9reb+5ast, D.Swetalla 10+8reb, C.Hronopoulos 4+2reb+1ast
Geelong S.: I.Turner 22+1reb+4ast, O.Odigie 14+6reb, J.MacDonald 11+2reb+2ast, G.Blagojevic 10+9reb+3ast, S.Ili 10+3reb+4ast, G.Hadley 6+3reb+2ast

Sandringham S. - Frankston B. 73-91

Very predictable result in Cheltenham where third ranked Frankston Blues (12-4) defeated 18th ranked Sabres (1-11) 91-73 on Sunday. Frankston Blues made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Frankston Blues had a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Dillon Stith (201-92, college: St.Vincent) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Alister MacDonald (186-92) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Frankston Blues players scored in double figures. Swingman Sam McDaniel (198-95, college: ULM) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-95, college: Norfolk St.) added 19 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Frankston Blues moved-up to second place in League. Loser Sabres keep the eighteenth position with 11 games lost. Frankston Blues will meet Tigers (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sabres will play against Ringwood Hawks and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: D.Stith 22+11reb+2ast, I.Hadziomerovic 18+4reb+1ast, D.Andersen 15+4reb+3ast, A.MacDonald 13+6reb+4ast, D.Trist 9+8reb, L.Barker 9+4reb+2ast
Sandringham S.: S.McDaniel 25+11reb+2ast, P.Bungei 19+9reb+2ast, K.Box 9+5reb+1ast, T.O'Brien 6+2reb, D.Kian 5+2reb, N.Gabsch 5+3reb

Group NBL1 West

East Perth E. - Rockingham F. 66-77

Not a big story in a game in Morley where 12th ranked Eagles (4-15) were defeated by sixth ranked Flames (11-6) 77-66 on Friday. Flames forced 22 Eagles turnovers. The former international center Tom Jervis (211-87, college: Troy) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) chipped in 23 points. American power forward Lee Roberts (203-87, college: Findlay, OH) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. Eagles' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Flames maintains sixth position in League with 11-6 record. Loser Eagles keep the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Flames will meet higher ranked Magic (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eagles will play against Giants (#10) in Kalgoorlie and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: R.Godfrey 23+4reb, T.Jervis 14+12reb+1ast, J.Beard 12+10reb+2ast, R.Brendan 8, A.Bior 6+6reb+2ast, G.Hire 6+4reb+5ast
East Perth E.: L.Roberts 19+22reb+5ast, A.Donlagic 13+3reb+1ast, K.Berry 12+2reb+2ast, B.Mitch 11+1reb+1ast, J.Coburn 5+2reb+2ast, L.Thwaites 2+3reb

Lakeside L. - Mandurah M. 78-94

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in North Lake where third ranked Magic (12-6) beat their biggest opponent Lightning (15-4) 94-78 on Friday. They outrebounded Lightning 41-27 including a 34-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brazilian-American guard Scott Machado (186-90, college: Iona) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. American center Brian Carlwell (211-87, college: SDSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Magic players scored in double figures. Guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) produced 23 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Benjamin Lee (188-94) added 27 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Magic maintains third position in League with 12-6 record having four points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Lightning keeps the second place with four games lost. Magic will meet at home Flames (#6) in the next round. Lightning will play against Redbacks (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: S.Machado 24+9reb+11ast, J.Grace 19+3reb+3ast, B.Carlwell 19+12reb+1ast, F.Williams 10+1reb+1ast, J.Lutula 8+3reb+1ast, P.Riley 6+2reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: L.Benjamin 27+2reb+1ast, R.Mackenzie 23+7reb+9ast, J.Isenbarger 15+2reb+2ast, M.Kayden 5+1reb+4ast, P.Liam 3, N.Palleschi 2+1reb

Geraldton B. - Warwick S. 62-90

There was no surprise in Wonthella where 10th ranked Buccaneers (5-12) were outplayed by seventh ranked Senators (11-6) 90-62 on Saturday. Senators dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Buccaneers' 28. They outrebounded Buccaneers 45-33 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Senators looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Ethan Elliott (183-4) fired 28 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Senators players scored in double figures. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-87, college: Charleston So.) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and center William Galvin (200-0) added 4 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Buccaneers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Senators maintains seventh position in League with 11-6 record. Loser Buccaneers dropped to the eleventh place with 12 games lost. Senators will meet at home higher ranked Tigers (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Buccaneers will play against Cougars (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: E.Ethan 28+4reb+3ast, A.Riak 14+6reb+1ast, C.Ellis 14+9reb+7ast, J.King 12+8reb+3ast, C.Davis 11+7reb+3ast, P.George 5+4reb+2ast
Geraldton B.: M.Muo 21+14reb+3ast, B.Elijah 10+1ast, D.Myers 9+1reb+2ast, B.Holloway 6+3reb+4ast, G.Murray 5+1ast, W.Galvin 4+11reb+1ast

Goldfields G. - SW Slammers 82-73

No shocking result in a game in Kalgoorlie where eleventh ranked Giants (5-12) won against 14th ranked Slammers (3-12) 82-73 on Saturday. Giants dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Slammers' 34 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Giants forced 29 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 50-33 including 20 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Deng Kuany (201, college: ENMU) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Melusi Mkhwananzi (189-98) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Giants players scored in double figures. Cody Bell produced 9 points and 8 assists and guard Rhys Barrett (185-3) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Giants moved-up to tenth place in League. Loser Slammers keep the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. Giants will meet at home Eagles (#12) in the next round. Slammers will play against Wanneroo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: M.Mkhwananzi 20+5reb+2ast, J.Reid 16+7reb+2ast, D.Kuany 15+12reb+3ast, C.Creek 15+8reb+2ast, M.Sam 6+4reb+2ast, H.Noah 4+2reb
SW Slammers: B.Rhys 16+2ast, F.Jack 11+5reb, V.Tanner 11+4reb+1ast, B.Cody 9+4reb+8ast, C.Devan 8+4reb+1ast, V.De Griend Caleb 6+10reb

Cockburn C. - Lakeside L. 69-73

Very expected game in Hamilton Hill where 9th ranked Cougars (7-10) were defeated by second ranked Lightning (15-4) 73-69 on Saturday. Guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) fired 21 points and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Joshua Davey (198-0, college: LCU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Four Lightning players scored in double figures. Swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Cougars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Lightning maintains second position in League with 15-4 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Cougars keep the ninth place with ten games lost. Lightning will meet at home Redbacks (#4) in the next round. Cougars will play against Buccaneers (#11) in Wonthella and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: R.Mackenzie 21+4reb+6ast, J.Isenbarger 14+1reb+2ast, J.Davey 11+14reb, N.Palleschi 10+4reb+3ast, T.Parkinson 9+9reb, L.Benjamin 8+6reb
Cockburn C.: G.Field 19+6reb+4ast, N.Pozoglou 13+5reb+4ast, S.Chan 12+3reb+6ast, H.Josh 8+1ast, W.Zachary 5, J.Holmes 4+2reb

Joondalup W. - Willetton T. 73-74

Important game to mention about took place in Joondalup. Sixth ranked Tigers (11-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked Wanneroo (8-10) 74-73 on Saturday evening. Tigers made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) notched 26 points to lead the effort and guard Connor Mincherton (186-1) supported him with 21 points and 4 assists. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Tigers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 27 points and 8 rebounds by guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) did not help to save the game for Wanneroo. New Zealand forward Mitchell Newton (199-95) added 9 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Tigers moved-up to fifth place in League. Wanneroo at the other side keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. Tigers will play against Senators (#7) in Perth in the next round. Wanneroo will play on the road against Slammers in Bunbury and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Scott 26+2reb+1ast, M.Connor 21+3reb+4ast, M.Vigor 12+13reb+2ast, H.Clarke 11+5reb+5ast, F.Travis 2+6reb+1ast, B.Hank 2+3reb+1ast
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 27+8reb+1ast, J.Wade 10+3reb, M.Newton 9+5reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 9+5reb, J.Wellsteed 6+3reb+1ast, S.Salinas 5+3reb+1ast

Perry Lakes H. - East Perth E. 92-70

Very predictable result in Floreat where first ranked Hawks (15-4) smashed 12th ranked Eagles (4-15) 92-70 on Saturday. Naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Mitchell Clarke (185-99) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Hawks players scored in double figures. Forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Lee Roberts (203-87, college: Findlay, OH) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 first position in League with 15-4 record. Loser Eagles keep the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Hawks will meet at home Suns (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Eagles will play against Giants in Kalgoorlie and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 18+2reb+2ast, R.Smith 16+3reb+2ast, B.Purser 13+2reb+2ast, L.Thomas 11+10reb+3ast, M.Clarke 10+5reb+8ast, B.Cole-Heath 8+4reb
East Perth E.: L.Roberts 15+7reb+1ast, A.Donlagic 13+10reb+4ast, B.Mitch 11+3reb+1ast, P.Jesse 10, K.Berry 6+4reb, I.Offereins 4+2reb

Eastern Suns - Perth R. 101-113

Not a big story in a game in Kalamunda where 13th ranked Suns (4-15) were defeated by fifth ranked Redbacks (12-6) 113-101 on Saturday. Redbacks made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Suns' players. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-94, college: McNeese St.) fired 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Power forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (203-99) chipped in 25 points and 9 assists. New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-97, college: TxWes) produced 43 points (!!!) and power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) added 17 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Redbacks and four Suns players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Redbacks moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Suns keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Redbacks will meet league's second-placed Lightning in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Suns will play against the league's leader Hawks (#1) in Floreat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: I.Gattorna-Hargrave 25+4reb+9ast, T.Jackson 24+9reb+8ast, M.Nelson 24+2reb+5ast, L.Timms 22+11reb+3ast, E.Kyden 11+10reb+2ast, S.David 4+1reb
Eastern Suns: J.Cook-Green 43+3reb+1ast, R.Blanchett 17+11reb+2ast, C.Johnson 13+10reb+3ast, M.Jermaine 10+8reb+1ast, C.Easley 6+3reb+2ast, C.Lowe 4+3ast

Perth R. - Eastern Suns 100-89

Everything went according to plan in Northbridge where fifth ranked Redbacks (12-6) beat 13th ranked Suns (4-15) 100-89 on Friday. Redbacks dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 46. They outrebounded Suns 50-35 including 38 on the defensive glass. Redbacks looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Suns' players. Power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: WBU) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-97, college: TxWes) produced 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists and guard Jermaine Malie (185-96) added 20 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Redbacks moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Suns keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Redbacks will meet league's second-placed Lightning in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Suns will play against the league's leader Hawks (#1) in Floreat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: L.Timms 27+10reb+3ast, M.Nelson 22+6reb+5ast, T.Jackson 17+9reb+6ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 16+11reb+2ast, J.Wagner 9+4reb+8ast, E.Kyden 7+7reb+3ast
Eastern Suns: J.Cook-Green 35+3reb+4ast, M.Jermaine 20+8reb+2ast, C.Lowe 12+3reb+1ast, C.Johnson 10+9reb+2ast, C.Aylett 3, A.Spencer 3+1ast



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