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

Round 13 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Bulls (4-2). They were edged by third ranked Bandits (4-2) 79-76 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in League. Bandits forced 21 Bulls turnovers. American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) stepped up and scored 27 points and 7 steals for the winners and center Duom Dawam (208) chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side center Johnny Crnogorac (216-1995, college: UTRGV, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Bulls' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Bandits keep a position of League leader. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Undefeated Rip City (1-1) recorded its first loss in Taigum. Visitors were defeated by eleventh ranked Northside Wizards (1-1) 102-94. The former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) nailed 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Lual Diing accounted for 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for Rip City in the defeat. Rip City's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Northside Wizards left bottom position moving up to seventh place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Quite upsetting was South Adelaide Panthers' (#2) home defeat in a game versus fourth ranked Woodville Warriors 91-82. It was a key game for the second position in League. David Humphries fired 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Alexander Starling produced a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Woodville Warriors (4-1) moved-up to second place in League. South Adelaide Panthers at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13:
In League Hume City B. lost to Blackburn V. on the opponent's court 103-107. C.District L. unfortunately lost to Southern T. in a home game 88-95. Forestville E. rolled over Eastern M. on the road 121-84. Sturt S. defeated Norwood F. on its own court 86-77. N.Adelaide R. beat W.Adelaide B. in Greenacres 92-77. Canberra G. won against Hills H. at home 95-83. Norths Bears unfortunately lost to Manly Warr. on the opponent's court 59-66. Sutherland S. managed to beat Bankstown B. in a home game 82-79. Cent.Coast C. was defeated by Newcastle H. on the road 80-70. Illawarra H. 2 beat Maitland M. on its own court 103-93. Brisbane C. won against Ipswich F. in a road game 82-80. SC Phoenix lost to undefeated Gold Coast R. at home 88-90. NGC Seahawks recorded a loss to RedCity R. on the opponent's court 81-92. Rockhampton defeated Cairns M. in a home game 97-83. Logan T. smashed SD Spartans on the road 97-72. SW Metro P. won against Ipswich F. on its own court 105-92. Townsville H. managed to outperform Darwin Salties in Hermit Park 94-78. Hobart C. recorded a loss to Kilsyth C. at home 78-82. Keilor T. lost to undefeated Geelong S. on the opponent's court 76-84. Sandringham S. was beaten by Melbourne T. in a home game 79-84. Ballarat M. won against Bendigo B. on the road 91-82. Casey C. lost to undefeated Mt Gambier on its own court 80-117. Kilsyth C. rolled over NW Tasmania in a road game 100-73. Diamond V.E. was defeated by Knox R. at home 102-110. Nunawading S. was beaten by Ringwood H. on the opponent's court 79-77. East Perth E. won against Perth R. in a home game 90-86. Rockingham F. managed to outperform SW Slammers on the road 87-74. Joondalup W. rolled over Lakeside L. on its own court 86-58. Willetton T. was defeated by Warwick S. in Perth 97-89. Cockburn C. was smashed by Mandurah M. at home 67-93. Winless SW Slammers was destroyed by Perry Lakes H. on the opponent's court 87-65. Rockingham F. managed to outperform Eastern Suns in a home game 105-93. Goldfields G. lost to undefeated Geraldton B. on the road 75-85.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points and 15 rebounds by Edward Bourke of Blackburn V..

Group Big V

Blackburn V. - Hume City B. 107-103

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Melbourne where 5th ranked Hume City Broncos (3-4) were defeated by sixth ranked Vikings (3-3) 107-103 on Saturday. Vikings looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Edward Bourke fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. American forward DMonte Evans (190, college: Bluefield) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Vikings' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) produced 25 points and 9 assists and forward Max Viitala (196, college: TWU) added 24 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Vikings and four Hume City Broncos players scored in double figures. Vikings moved-up to fifth place in League. Hume City Broncos at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Vikings will meet higher ranked Cougars (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hume City Broncos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Blackburn V.: B.Edward 25+15reb+1ast, D.Evans 20+8reb+5ast, Z.Michael 18+7reb+2ast, D.Brito 16+5reb+10ast, J.Tanner 11+4reb+2ast, D.Ryburn 8
Hume City B.: C.Elder 25+3reb+9ast, M.Viitala 24+6reb+3ast, S.Prendergast 15+2reb+1ast, M.Puondak 11+11reb, M.Jake 10+3reb, C.Fiddes 8+6reb+2ast

Group Central

C.District L. - Southern T. 88-95

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Gawler where ninth ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (2-4) defeated 8th ranked Central District Lions (1-4) 95-88 on Saturday. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Center Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Ricardo Martin (203-1992, college: Lander) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nathaniel Koko produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) added 22 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Central District Lions players scored in double figures. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers moved-up to seventh place in League. Central District Lions at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: O.Lachlan 29+12reb+4ast, R.Martin 23+12reb+2ast, D.Vionte 21+6reb+6ast, S.Jamie 7+4reb+2ast, A.Christian 6+3reb+2ast, S.Curtis 5+2reb+6ast
C.District L.: K.Nathaniel 26+10reb, B.Johnson 22+3reb+6ast, D.Nate 13+11reb+2ast, T.Dowdell 10+8reb+2ast, B.Nathan 7+2reb+1ast, D.Alexander 6+1reb+1ast

Eastern M. - Forestville E. 84-121

Not a big story in a game in Mt. Barker where bottom-ranked Eastern Mavericks (0-5) were rolled over by fifth ranked Forestville Eagles (4-2) 121-84 on Saturday. Forestville Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 32. They outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 59-28 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forestville Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Eastern Mavericks' players. Daniel Johnson fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 20 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Point guard Adam Doyle (176-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Five Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) produced 32 points (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import forward Keouvion McCalop (203, college: Dakota Bottin.) added 20 points and 9 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. Forestville Eagles moved-up to third place in League. Eastern Mavericks at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Forestville Eagles will meet Sturt Sabres (#4) in the next round. Eastern Mavericks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: A.Doyle 27+6reb+10ast, B.Brine 23+12reb+4ast, J.Daniel 21+20reb+7ast, I.Fiston 18+7reb+5ast, G.Mays 10+4reb, M.Machar 7+4reb+1ast
Eastern M.: J.Legan 32+4reb+2ast, K.McCalop 20+9reb+2ast, K.Lachlan 10+2reb+1ast, R.Owen 9+4reb+2ast, S.Jack 3, W.Isaac 3+1reb+1ast

S.Adelaide P. - Woodville W. 82-91

Quite upsetting was South Adelaide Panthers' (#2) home defeat in a game versus fourth ranked Woodville Warriors 91-82. It was a key game for the second position in League. Woodville Warriors forced 19 South Adelaide Panthers turnovers. Swingman David Humphries (193-1991, college: LMU) fired 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists. Stepney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Woodville Warriors players scored in double figures. American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) produced a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and Todd Davies added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Woodville Warriors (4-1) moved-up to second place in League. South Adelaide Panthers at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: J.Stepney 22+4reb+4ast, D.Humphries 20+8reb+5ast, R.Meldrum 18+4reb+3ast, J.Jackson 12+8reb, J.Boonstoppel 10+3reb+2ast, D.McKee 5+6reb+2ast
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 32+10reb+1ast, T.Davies 22+3reb+4ast, J.Hoppo 13+4reb+2ast, C.Ellison 4+6reb+3ast, C.Myles 4+2reb+2ast, A.Barton 3+2reb

Sturt S. - Norwood F. 86-77

Everything went according to plan in Pasadena where second ranked Sturt Sabres (4-2) beat 6th ranked Norwood Flames (2-3) 86-77 on Saturday. Sturt Sabres outrebounded Norwood Flames 39-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Guard Sam Daly (193-1995, college: Chaminade) fired 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Sturt Sabres' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Anthony Green (208-1996, college: Northeastern) produced 13 points and 7 rebounds and forward Raymond Harding (198, college: Southeast CC) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Five Sturt Sabres and four Norwood Flames players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Sturt Sabres went down to fourth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Norwood Flames keep the sixth place with three games lost. Sturt Sabres will meet at home higher ranked Forestville Eagles (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Norwood Flames will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: S.Daly 20+5reb+4ast, J.Spear 16+8reb+1ast, J.Rigoni 15+8reb+2ast, D.Nash 13+2reb, M.Calligeros 10+6reb+1ast, D.Haygood 5+3reb+3ast
Norwood F.: R.Harding 15+4reb+2ast, A.Green 13+7reb+3ast, M.Lycett 12+2reb, D.Webber 11+5reb+1ast, W.McBride 9+3reb+2ast, B.Luca 7+2ast

W.Adelaide B. - N.Adelaide R. 77-92

There was no surprise in Woodville where 7th ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (2-4) were defeated by leader North Adelaide Rockets (5-0) 92-77 on Saturday. North Adelaide Rockets looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American swingman Terry Winn III (201-1995, college: UTRGV) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American-Nigerian forward Jamar Akoh (201-1996, college: Montana, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. Four North Adelaide Rockets players scored in double figures. Forward Luke Cadzow (196, college: Midland) produced 15 points and 4 assists and guard Lucas Valk (181) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. West Adelaide Bearcats' coach gave the chance to play for twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. North Adelaide Rockets maintains first place in League with 5-0 record. Loser West Adelaide Bearcats dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: J.Akoh 25+7reb+2ast, T.Winn III 17+17reb+5ast, B.Rathjen 17+1reb+5ast, H.Riley 13+4reb+2ast, M.Dylan 11+2ast, D.Apiok 5+6reb+1ast
W.Adelaide B.: L.Cadzow 15+4reb+4ast, A.Washington 10+6reb+2ast, L.Valk 9+7reb+2ast, M.Hunter 8+1reb, N.Sheppard 7, L.Hunter 6+4reb

Group East

Canberra G. - Hills H. 95-83

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Canberra Gunners (4-2) won against at home 11th ranked Hills Hornets (2-5) 95-83 on Saturday. William Mayfield fired 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Akech Aliir chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Five Canberra Gunners players scored in double figures. Liam Moss produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized British forward Paul Brotherson (198-1989, college: MSU Denver) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canberra Gunners moved-up to second place in League. Loser Hills Hornets keep the eleventh position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: A.Akech 20+10reb, D.Fieg 17+5reb+7ast, M.William 16+9reb+5ast, J.Toohey 14+5reb+1ast, G.Morison 13+4reb+2ast, M.Cooper 10+2reb
Hills H.: M.Liam 21+5reb+2ast, P.Brotherson 17+5reb+4ast, F.Marvin 9+6reb+1ast, J.Prakash 8+2reb, B.Kearins 7+5reb+3ast, P.Joe 6+5reb+1ast

Manly Warr. - Norths Bears 66-59

There was an upset in Narrabeen where much higher ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (3-2) were defeated by eighth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (4-3) 66-59 on Saturday. Kyle Painter fired 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Luca Ace-Nasteski chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) produced 18 points and 5 rebounds and Anatoly Bose added 7 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Norths Soul Sports Bears dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will meet at home Bankstown Bruins (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Norths Soul Sports Bears will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: K.Painter 14+7reb+2ast, A.Luca 12+10reb, A.Bulgin 11+3reb+2ast, I.Faithfull 11+8reb+2ast, S.White 8+4reb+5ast, D.Pitcher 6+2reb+3ast
Norths Bears: B.Rymer 18+5reb+2ast, G.Thomas 12+3reb, M.Robert 9+5reb+2ast, B.Anatoly 7+10reb+5ast, M.Golding 4+13reb+3ast, C.McIllhatton 3+2reb+1ast

Sutherland S. - Bankstown B. 82-79

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Sutherland Sharks (3-1) edged at home bottom-ranked Bankstown Bruins (0-6) 82-79 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Geoffrey Gerlach chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Nathaniel Musters (208-1993, college: Lafayette) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and forward Jack Lopez (196-1994, college: Montana) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bankstown Bruins' coach gave the chance to play for ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Sutherland Sharks moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Bankstown Bruins still closes the standings with six games lost. Sutherland Sharks will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bankstown Bruins will play against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (#5) in Narrabeen and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: H.Lochlan 30+11reb+2ast, G.Geoffrey 20+9reb+2ast, W.Archer 16+7reb+1ast, A.Cabrera 14+6reb, A.Kevin 2+1reb, F.Ethan 0
Bankstown B.: J.Lopez 18+8reb+2ast, N.Musters 14+15reb+3ast, T.Nicko 12+4reb+2ast, R.Tomas 10+2reb, N.Brown 10+1reb+2ast, S.Shareef 5+6reb+4ast

Newcastle H. - Cent.Coast C. 80-70

Not a big story in a game in Broadmeadow where 9th ranked Crusaders (2-3) were defeated by seventh ranked Hunters (3-1) 80-70 on Saturday. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Callum Jenkins produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Jacob Cracknell added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Crusaders' coach gave the chance to play for twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Hunters moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Crusaders keep the ninth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Newcastle H.: M.Maluach 17+2reb+3ast, R.Beisty 17+9reb+2ast, J.Dorricott 10+3reb+2ast, M.Cherry 10+13reb+1ast, S.Jai 9+6reb+1ast, G.Jaidyn 7+1ast
Cent.Coast C.: S.Jamal 15+1reb+1ast, C.Jenkins 13+12reb, J.Cracknell 11+5reb+1ast, W.Bates 10+5reb, O.Robilliard 8+2reb+1ast, W.Nicholas 4+1reb+1ast

Illawarra H. 2 - Maitland M. 103-93

Everything went according to plan in Wollongong where fifth ranked Hawks (4-3) beat 10th ranked Mustangs (2-4) 103-93 on Saturday. Hawks made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Mustangs turnovers. American point guard Kiwi Gardner (170-1993, college: Providence) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists and 7 steals for the winners. The former international forward Akoldah Gak (208-2002) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. Terrell Turner produced 20 points and New Zealand center James Hunter (208-1991, college: S.Dakota) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Hawks and five Mustangs players scored in double figures. Hawks moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Mustangs keep the tenth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: M.Harry 27+1reb, G.Akoldah 27+6reb, K.Gardner 24+9reb+13ast, L.Walker 14+5reb+1ast, S.Mullan 4+1reb, D.Philip 4+2reb
Maitland M.: T.Turner 20+3reb+3ast, J.Hunter 18+6reb+1ast, D.Millburn 17+4reb+4ast, S.Watson 12+4reb+1ast, M.Gray 11+4reb+1ast, J.Clifford 5+6reb

Albury W.B. - Inner WB 79-76

There was a change at the State League leadership position after last games. Round 13 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Bulls (4-2). They were edged by third ranked Bandits (4-2) 79-76 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in League. Bandits forced 21 Bulls turnovers. American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) stepped up and scored 27 points and 7 steals for the winners and center Duom Dawam (208) chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds. Jenkins is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side center Johnny Crnogorac (216-1995, college: UTRGV, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-1995, college: Idaho St.) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Bulls' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Bandits keep a position of League leader. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: B.Jenkins 27+3reb, L.Cummings 19+6reb, D.Dawam 18+10reb+1ast, K.Hayward 8+4reb+2ast, B.Lloyd 3+1reb, J.Cincurak 2+4reb+1ast
Inner WB: C.Adup 14+2reb, C.Maker 14+5reb+3ast, J.Slapikas 11+5reb, J.Crnogorac 11+12reb+1ast, R.Reggie 9, S.Bhinder 6+2reb+2ast

Group North

Ipswich F. - Brisbane C. 80-82

There was no surprise in Booval where bottom-ranked Ipswich Force (0-4) was edged by leader Brisbane Capitals (2-0) 82-80 on Friday. Brisbane Capitals forced 19 Ipswich Force turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Nicholas Stoddart (-2000) fired 28 points for the winners. Center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. American-DR Congolese forward Henry Pwono (198-1991, college: ECU) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Ipswich Force players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Brisbane Capitals keep a position of League leader. Loser Ipswich Force still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 28+2ast, B.Volkman 10+8reb+3ast, A.Bior 8+6reb+1ast, M.Max 8+6reb+2ast, T.Soong 7+6reb+3ast, R.Harrison 6+5reb+1ast
Ipswich F.: H.Pwono 21+20reb+5ast, C.Goldfinch 19+9reb, I.White 19+7reb+2ast, J.Ralph 13+2reb+6ast, D.Kennedy 4+1reb+1ast, L.Joshua 2+1reb

SC Phoenix - Gold Coast R. 88-90

There was a surprise result in Cotton Tree where leader Rollers (1-0) edged higher ranked Phoenix (1-2) 90-88 on Friday. Rollers made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) fired 26 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) chipped in 26 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Rollers' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. New Zealand guard Mason Bragg (182-1993) produced 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Darnell Robateau (185, college: PLNU) added 23 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Rollers left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Phoenix dropped to the fourteenth position with two games lost. Rollers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Phoenix will play against Seahawks (#11) in Runaway Bay and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: L.Patterson 26+6reb+7ast, J.Cadee 26+9reb+7ast, J.Morris 8, D.Sullivan 8+4reb+1ast, L.Gassick Preston 7+1reb+1ast, T.Diop 6+7reb+1ast
SC Phoenix: M.Bragg 25+5reb+7ast, D.Robateau 23+5reb+2ast, N.Kahler 15+11reb, J.Janssen 13+9reb+2ast, J.Robateau 9+5reb+2ast, W.Lewis 2+1reb+1ast

Northside W. - USC Rip 102-94

Undefeated Rip City (1-1) recorded its first loss in Taigum. Visitors were defeated by eleventh ranked Northside Wizards (1-1) 102-94. Northside Wizards players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) nailed 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and naturalized South Sudanese guard Lual Diing (203-1994, college: TxWes) accounted for 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Isaih Tueta (187-1991) added 24 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Rip City in the defeat. Five Northside Wizards and four Rip City players scored in double figures. Rip City's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Northside Wizards left bottom position moving up to seventh place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: A.Drmic 33+7reb+9ast, L.Diing 23+10reb+5ast, T.Cameron 14+7reb+4ast, M.McCarron 13+10reb+6ast, C.Massingale 10+2reb+2ast, J.Mumtaz 7+2reb
USC Rip: K.Noi 24+13reb+4ast, I.Tueta 24+5reb+2ast, V.Williams Jr. 23+3reb+5ast, J.Chilcott 10+4reb+3ast, E.McAlister 6+9reb+2ast, L.Ilton 5+5reb

RedCity R. - NGC Seahawks 92-81

There was a minor upset in Brisbane where higher ranked Seahawks (1-1) were defeated by twelfth ranked Roar (1-1) 92-81 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Roar made 8 blocks. American forward Spencer Parker (201-1993, college: BGSU, agency: Inception Sports) fired 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Nelson Larkins (180-1996) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international guard Alexander Mudronja (196-1999, college: St.Mary's, CA) produced 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Aiden Krause (193-2000, college: UC Irvine) added 15 points and 8 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. Roar left bottom position moving up to ninth place in League. Roar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Seahawks will play against Phoenix (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: S.Parker 24+8reb+5ast, N.Larkins 22+6reb+6ast, J.Croff 18+7reb+2ast, A.Godinet 10+4reb, M.Poulain 6+2reb, K.Bishop 6+3reb+6ast
NGC Seahawks: A.Mudronja 24+9reb+4ast, W.Tamuri 16, A.Krause 15+8reb+3ast, R.Vines 10+3reb+2ast, D.Gurney 9+8reb+1ast, W.Lachlan 5+10reb

Rockhampton - Cairns M. 97-83

There was a surprise result in Rockhampton where thirteenth ranked Rockets (1-1) defeated much higher ranked Cairns Marlins (1-1) 97-83 on Saturday. Rockets made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. The former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. The former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) chipped in 22 points and 6 assists. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. Guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) produced 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and point guard Deba George (183-1985) added 26 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rockets left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Rockets will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cairns Marlins will play against Mackay Meteors (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rockhampton: T.Blanchfield 30+11reb+4ast, K.Woodfall 22+2reb+6ast, I.Moss 16+7reb+2ast, K.Stephens 15+4reb+1ast, K.Anguik 9+10reb, A.Deng 3+1reb+1ast
Cairns M.: B.Ayre 34+8reb+2ast, D.George 26+4reb+2ast, J.Mitchell 13+9reb+1ast, M.Ware 4+3reb, R.Kane 4+2reb+1ast, C.Ahwang 2+3reb+1ast

SD Spartans - Logan T. 72-97

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Brisbane Spartans (0-2) were rolled over at home by leader Thunder (1-0) 97-72 on Saturday. Thunder made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Brisbane Spartans turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Brisbane Spartans' players. Naturalized Danish guard Rasmus Bach (193-1995, college: Fort Lewis) fired 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Boston Mazlin (189-2002) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists. Guard Chris Cedar (188-1988) produced 16 points and Marial Mandol added 10 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. Thunder left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Loser Brisbane Spartans still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: R.Bach 26+6reb+3ast, M.Boston 24+3reb+4ast, M.Kerle 13+5reb+2ast, M.Jean-Luc 10+3reb+1ast, O.Kyei 9+13reb+3ast, M.Young 8+3reb+2ast
SD Spartans: C.Cedar 16+4reb+1ast, M.Marial 10+3reb+1ast, T.Ammar 9+2reb+2ast, M.Wilson 7+4reb, M.William 6+3reb+2ast, K.Samuel 6+2reb

SW Metro P. - Ipswich F. 105-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifteenth ranked South West Metro Pirates' (1-1) home victory over bottom-ranked Ipswich Force (0-4) 105-92 on Saturday. South West Metro Pirates forced 21 Ipswich Force turnovers. Naturalized New Zealand swingman Zac Carter (203-1989) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Guard Brendan Teys (188-1990) chipped in 23 points and 8 assists. Guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and American-DR Congolese forward Henry Pwono (198-1991, college: ECU) added 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five South West Metro Pirates and four Ipswich Force players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. South West Metro Pirates left bottom position moving up to tenth place in League. Loser Ipswich Force still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: B.Teys 23+3reb+8ast, Z.Carter 18+16reb+1ast, J.Rudolphe 14+3reb+1ast, T.Young 13+3ast, H.Jakobe 11+2reb+3ast, E.Brandon 10+2reb
Ipswich F.: H.Pwono 24+5reb+4ast, I.White 22+9reb+2ast, C.Ward 11+1reb+1ast, C.Goldfinch 10+4reb, D.Kennedy 8+5reb, J.Ralph 8+4reb+8ast

Darwin Salties - Townsville H. 78-94

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Townsville Heat and 3rd placed Salties had identical 1-0 record. But Salties were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Hermit Park 94-78 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in League. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Townsville Heat made 9 blocks. American forward DeAndre Daniels (206-1992, college: UConn) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Richard Peachey (196-2003) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Five Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Makuach Maluach (196-98, college: N.Mexico) produced 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Townsville Heat (2-0) moved-up to second place in League. Loser Salties dropped to the eighth position with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: P.Richard 24+6reb, D.Daniels 21+12reb+1ast, E.Betts 15+7reb+3ast, W.Taine 14+3reb+1ast, M.Rees 13+10reb+3ast, L.Atkins 3
Darwin Salties: M.Maluach 25+9reb+4ast, T.Dufelmeier 16+10reb+3ast, B.Wright 10+3reb+1ast, J.Jamerson 8+9reb+5ast, S.Hohipa-Wilson 7, A.Eugster 6+2reb+2ast

Group South

Hobart C. - Kilsyth C. 78-82

No shocking result in a game in Hobart where second ranked Kilsyth Cobras (4-1) won against 10th ranked Huskies (1-2) 82-78 on Friday. Kilsyth Cobras made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game, while Huskies only scored seven points from the stripe. Swingman Corey Jeffs (203, college: Winona St.) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Timothy Lang (206-1985, college: Stetson) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Harry Froling produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard AJ Harris (175-1996, college: NM State) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Kilsyth Cobras went down to third position (League) due to points difference. Loser Huskies dropped to the twelfth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: C.Jeffs 25+10reb+1ast, T.Lang 17+5reb+1ast, B.Ursich 15+2reb+1ast, T.Moses 14+8reb, A.Tomada 5+1reb+5ast, D.Deng 4+5reb+1ast
Hobart C.: F.Harry 15+10reb+2ast, A.Harris 15+4reb+4ast, O.Angerstein 10+7reb, J.Stanwix 10+4reb+3ast, J.Howard 10+2reb+1ast, J.Hargrave 8+6reb

Geelong S. - Keilor T. 84-76

Very expected game when 15th ranked Thunder (1-3) was defeated on the road by leader Geelong Supercats (4-0) 84-76 on Saturday. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. American forward Jacob Lampkin (206, college: Alaska-Anch.) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds and guard Zac Triplett (196-2001, college: Portland) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Thunder's coach gave the chance to play for ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Geelong Supercats maintains first place in League with 4-0 record. Loser Thunder dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geelong S.: G.Blagojevic 29+13reb+2ast, G.Hadley 20+2ast, O.Odigie 13+6reb+3ast, D.Gatlin 12+10reb+2ast, M.Johnston 5+7reb+3ast, L.McInerney 5+1reb
Keilor T.: J.Lampkin 29+15reb+2ast, Z.Triplett 20+4reb+1ast, R.Lewis 8+1ast, T.Kidd 7+4reb+2ast, A.Akintola 4, C.Long 3+5reb

Sandringham S. - Melbourne T. 79-84

Very predictable result in Cheltenham where ninth ranked Tigers (2-2) defeated 17th ranked Sabres (1-4) 84-79 on Saturday. Forward Felix Von Hofe (196-1993, college: EWU) fired 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Michael Wearne (188-1996, college: St.Rose, NY) chipped in 21 points and 4 steals. Tigers' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Tohiraukura Smith-milner produced 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international power forward David Okwera (213-2002) added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Sabres players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Tigers went down to eleventh position (League) due to points difference. Loser Sabres keep the seventeenth place with four games lost. Tigers will meet at home higher ranked Spectres (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sabres will play against Frankston Blues (#5) in Seaford and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: F.Von Hofe 27+5reb+3ast, M.Wearne 21+2reb+1ast, M.Gaze 17+4reb+1ast, C.Taj 5+1reb+2ast, L.Smith 4+3reb+1ast, V.Van Merbin 3+2reb
Sandringham S.: S.Tohiraukura 27+8reb+4ast, T.Wright 15+4reb+3ast, O.David 13+12reb+1ast, G.Cooper 10+2reb+1ast, T.Simos-Primerano 8+8reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 4+4reb

Bendigo B. - Ballarat M. 82-91

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Bendigo Braves (0-4) were defeated at home by fourteenth ranked Ballarat Miners (2-2) 91-82 on Saturday. Ballarat Miners forced 19 Bendigo Braves turnovers. American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Deng Gak (208-1998, college: Miami, FL) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Ballarat Miners players scored in double figures. Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and Jake Lloyd added 25 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Bendigo Braves' coach gave the chance to play for ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ballarat Miners moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Bendigo Braves still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: P.Bungei 20+8reb+1ast, D.Gak 16+6reb+1ast, K.Sapwell 15+4reb+2ast, D.Crisp 12+2reb+3ast, N.Pozoglou 9+8reb+5ast, D.Zachery 9
Bendigo B.: J.Lloyd 25+5reb+3ast, S.Djitte 23+17reb+4ast, M.Bernard 15+4reb+5ast, M.Clarke 9+6reb, I.Murphy 5+1reb, R.Luke 5+2reb+1ast

Casey C. - Mt Gambier 80-117

Everything went according to plan in Cranbourne where leader Mount Gambier Pioneers (4-0) outscored 16th ranked Cavaliers (1-3) 117-80 on Saturday. Mount Gambier Pioneers dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Cavaliers' 38. They outrebounded Cavaliers 46-34 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mount Gambier Pioneers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Michael Harris fired 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) chipped in 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) produced 16 points and 4 assists and guard Ben Waterhouse (190-1995, college: Young Harris) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers and five Cavaliers players scored in double figures. Mount Gambier Pioneers moved-up to second place in League. Loser Cavaliers keep the sixteenth position with three games lost. Mount Gambier Pioneers will meet Dandenong Rangers (#13) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Cavaliers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mt Gambier: M.Harris 34+8reb+2ast, J.Rawls 24+4reb+2ast, N.Marshall 24+8reb+5ast, T.Kubank 16+9reb+3ast, E.Burdon 6+3reb, D.Wit Toby 5+2reb
Casey C.: A.Williams 16+2reb+4ast, B.Waterhouse 16+4reb+2ast, N.Nai 13+4reb, H.William 13+5reb, N.Frost 10+11reb, M.Donlan 6+2reb+4ast

NW Tasmania - Kilsyth C. 73-100

There was no surprise in Ulverstone where 5th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (2-1) was outplayed by second ranked Kilsyth Cobras (4-1) 100-73 on Saturday. Kilsyth Cobras shot 60.7 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Adrian Tomada fired 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Swingman Corey Jeffs (203, college: Winona St.) chipped in 19 points. American forward Kavaughn Scott (201-1998, college: Loyola, MD) produced 18 points and guard Sejr Deans (187-2003) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Five Kilsyth Cobras and four NW Tasmania Thunder 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. Despite that victory Kilsyth Cobras went down to third position (League) due to points difference. Loser NW Tasmania Thunder dropped to the seventh place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: C.Jeffs 19+1reb+2ast, A.Tomada 16+6reb+7ast, D.Deng 13+6reb+2ast, T.Lang 12+3reb+2ast, B.Ursich 12+4reb+2ast, M.Dielemans 10+1reb+3ast
NW Tasmania: K.Scott 18+3reb+3ast, D.Sejr 14+4reb+3ast, C.Brown 11+2reb+2ast, P.Campbell 10+3reb+2ast, B.Woolley 6+1reb+2ast, J.Beveridge 5+2reb+2ast

Diamond V.E. - Knox R. 102-110

There was a surprise result in Greensborough where nineteenth ranked Knox Raiders (1-3) won against higher ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (2-2) 110-102 on Saturday. Knox Raiders forced 26 Diamond Valley Eagles turnovers. Forward Simon Grant (195-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Alex Robinson (185-1995, college: TCU) chipped in 26 points and 7 rebounds. Four Knox Raiders players scored in double figures. Naturalized Sudanese forward Ngor Manyang (200-1993) produced 38 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and forward Joel Capetola (194-2001) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Knox Raiders left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place in League. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. Knox Raiders will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Waverley Falcons (#8) in Mount Waverley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: A.Robinson 26+7reb+2ast, S.Grant 22+12reb+1ast, A.Gibson 18+6reb+4ast, J.Foy 17+1reb, A.Nyok 8+3reb, D.Hare 6+3reb+1ast
Diamond V.E.: N.Manyang 38+9reb+2ast, C.Joel 17+8reb+3ast, B.Allen 13+6reb+1ast, M.Reynolds 8+4reb+9ast, L.Luke 8+8reb+3ast, L.Kafritsas 6+1reb

Ringwood H. - Nunawading S. 79-77

There was a minor upset in Heathmont where 6th ranked Spectres (3-1) were edged by eighth ranked Ringwood Hawks (3-1) 79-77 on Saturday. American guard Tim Guers (190-1996, college: St.Anselm) fired 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Robert Heath chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Ringwood Hawks' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American center Dain Swetalla (206-1986, college: Augustana, IL) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and guard Kingsley Box (196, college: SUU) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Ringwood Hawks moved-up to fourth place in League. Ringwood Hawks will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Spectres will play against Tigers (#11) in Melbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: T.Guers 28+5reb+5ast, H.Robert 23+5reb+1ast, K.Daggett 15+11reb, J.Roberts 6+1reb, S.Clarke 5+3reb, T.Latham 2+6reb
Nunawading S.: K.Box 23+3reb+2ast, D.Swetalla 23+12reb+1ast, J.Geer 8+5ast, C.Barker 8+9reb, R.Simankevicius 7+1reb, D.Christian 3

Group West

East Perth E. - Perth R. 90-86

There was a small surprise in Morley where eleventh ranked Eagles (1-5) defeated 9th ranked Redbacks (3-3) 90-86 on Friday. Eagles made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game, while Redbacks only scored nine points from the stripe. Eagles forced 22 Redbacks turnovers. American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) fired 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Christian Bonnar (-1995) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-1994, college: McNeese St.) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and power forward Louis Timms (206-1991, college: WBU) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Redbacks' coach gave the chance to play for ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Eagles maintains eleventh place in League with 1-5 record. Loser Redbacks keep the ninth position with three games lost. Eagles will meet Suns (#12) in the next round. Redbacks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: J.King 24+7reb+2ast, C.Mateo 14+6reb+3ast, C.Bonnar 13+8reb+5ast, J.Fabian 11+5reb+5ast, J.Bosnakis 8+3reb+1ast, P.Elijah 8+3reb+3ast
Perth R.: T.Jackson 26+10reb+4ast, L.Timms 17+9reb+3ast, J.Grace 14+5reb+5ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 13+6reb+4ast, J.Denzel 8+1reb+2ast, E.Kyden 3+1reb+1ast

SW Slammers - Rockingham F. 74-87

Not a big story in a game in Bunbury where bottom-ranked Slammers (0-7) were defeated by third ranked Flames (5-1) 87-74 on Friday. American guard Devondrick Walker (196-1992, college: A&M-Commerce) fired a double-double by scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: WBU) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Flames' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Buay Tuach (198-95, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and Caleb Van De Griend added 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Flames moved-up to second place in League. Loser Slammers still closes the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: D.Walker 32+13reb+2ast, M.Nelson 16+7reb+5ast, R.Godfrey 13+1ast, G.Hire 12+8reb+5ast, C.Beard 7+5reb, T.Durnin 7+6reb
SW Slammers: B.Tuach 21+12reb+2ast, B.England 19+4reb, H.Cody 10+1reb+3ast, V.De Griend Caleb 10+11reb+4ast, B.Rhys 8, C.Richardson 3+5ast

Joondalup W. - Lakeside L. 86-58

Everything went according to plan in Joondalup where seventh ranked Wanneroo (4-1) outscored bottom-ranked Lightning (0-6) 86-58 on Saturday. Wanneroo dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Lightning's 28. American guard Jonathan Wade (196-1993, college: Norfolk St.) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: WBU) chipped in 18 points. Five Wanneroo players scored in double figures. Forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and American forward Sebit Reath (183, college: Lee JC) added 10 points and 9 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. Wanneroo moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Lightning still closes the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: J.Wade 18+13reb+4ast, J.Pesava 18+4reb+2ast, C.Turnage 14+5reb+1ast, M.Colton 13+7reb+2ast, M.Newton 13+3reb, J.Wellsteed 4+4reb+4ast
Lakeside L.: J.Davey 15+14reb, L.Taliaferro 14+1reb+2ast, S.Reath 10+9reb, D.Jackson 8+2reb+2ast, N.Palleschi 5+5reb+2ast, P.Liam 4+2reb+2ast

Warwick S. - Willetton T. 97-89

There was no surprise in Perth where 10th ranked Tigers (2-4) were defeated by fourth ranked Senators (4-1) 97-89 on Saturday. Senators looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Senators made 9 blocks. Forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) fired 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Cody Ellis (202-1990, college: St.Louis) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Senators' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Connor Mincherton (186-2001) produced 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-1990) added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Senators and five Tigers players scored in double figures. Senators moved-up to third place in League. Loser Tigers keep the tenth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: C.Davis 27+5reb+2ast, C.Ellis 20+8reb+5ast, A.Litterick 11+4reb, P.George 10+7reb+4ast, B.Michaels 10+4reb+5ast, C.Wroe 9+2reb+5ast
Willetton T.: D.Scott 22+2reb+2ast, M.Connor 18+8reb+7ast, F.Travis 12+5reb+4ast, A.Black 11+2ast, M.Vigor 11+11reb+6ast, G.Thomas 6+7reb

Cockburn C. - Mandurah M. 67-93

There was a surprise result in Hamilton Hill where eighth ranked Magic (4-2) outleveled much higher ranked Cougars (4-2) 93-67 on Saturday. Magic dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Cougars' 26. Magic forced 22 Cougars turnovers and outrebounded them 46-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. American swingman Jay Bowie (196-1992, college: Marist) fired 26 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import forward Ray Turner (206-1990, college: Texas A&M) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Four Magic players scored in double figures. Guard Seva Chan (187-1994) produced 13 points and 7 assists and swingman Gavin Field (202-1989, college: UWG) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Cougars' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Magic moved-up to sixth place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Bowie 26+5reb+2ast, D.Abrom 18+9reb+2ast, R.Turner 16+16reb, P.Riley 13+4reb+5ast, R.Leigh 7+3reb+1ast, C.Jurlina 5+5reb+2ast
Cockburn C.: C.Skaggs 14+6reb+2ast, G.Field 14+4reb+5ast, S.Chan 13+3reb+7ast, H.Josh 8+3reb+1ast, P.Chukwu 5+6reb, P.Nathan 4+1reb

Perry Lakes H. - SW Slammers 87-65

Very expected game in Floreat where bottom-ranked Slammers (0-7) were crushed by sixth ranked Hawks (4-1) 87-65 on Saturday. Hawks made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Slammers only scored six points from the stripe. Hawks forced 26 Slammers turnovers. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-1998, college: CS Monterey) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Cooper Hamilton (192-1998) chipped in 17 points. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Caleb Van De Griend produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Lochlainn Simpson (205-2001) added 15 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. Hawks moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Slammers still closes the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: C.Hamilton 17+4reb+1ast, A.Thoseby 15+2reb+1ast, A.Ferguson 15+15reb, B.Cole-Heath 13+1reb+3ast, L.Thomas 10+3reb, B.Purser 9+6reb+7ast
SW Slammers: V.De Griend Caleb 17+14reb, S.Lochlainn 15+4reb+3ast, B.England 15+3reb, B.Rhys 6+3reb, B.Tuach 4+1reb, E.Rivar 4+3reb+1ast

Rockingham F. - Eastern Suns 105-93

Very predictable result in Rockingham where third ranked Flames (5-1) defeated 12th ranked Suns (1-6) 105-93 on Saturday. They outrebounded Suns 39-26 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Devondrick Walker (196-1992, college: A&M-Commerce) fired 33 points (!!!) and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Forward Greg Hire (201-1987, college: Augusta) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Tom Atkinson (198-1998) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and American swingman Albert Almanza (198, college: SHSU) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Suns' coach gave the chance to play for twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Flames moved-up to second place in League. Loser Suns keep the twelfth position with six games lost. Flames will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Suns will play against Eagles (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: D.Walker 33+2reb+5ast, M.Nelson 20+6reb+2ast, T.Jervis 15+5reb+1ast, G.Hire 14+13reb+2ast, T.Durnin 8+4reb, R.Godfrey 7+1reb
Eastern Suns: A.Almanza 19+3reb+1ast, R.Huntington 15+3reb+1ast, A.Tom 14+7reb+3ast, A.Spencer 14+3reb+1ast, J.Formosa 8+2reb+1ast, X.Shaw 7+3reb+1ast

Geraldton B. - Goldfields G. 85-75

Not a big story in a game in Wonthella where 5th ranked Giants (3-2) were defeated by leader Buccaneers (6-0) 85-75 on Saturday. Buccaneers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Giants' players. American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) fired 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists. Guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) produced 25 points and power forward Manylok Malek (205-1994) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Giants players scored in double figures. Buccaneers maintains first place in League with 6-0 record. Loser Giants dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: C.Coleman 24+7reb+2ast, M.Muo 23+4reb+1ast, S.Stewart 17+4reb+10ast, R.Blanchett 7+2reb, N.Johny 5, L.Hunt 5+3reb+3ast
Goldfields G.: J.Ghee 25+2reb+2ast, M.Malek 17+8reb+1ast, G.Daow 12+7reb, H.Ford 12+13reb+1ast, D.Ballantyne 4+4reb+1ast, J.Reid 3+4reb+1ast



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