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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Rollers as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Rollers smashed bottom-ranked Brisbane Spartans in Gold Coast 126-69. Rollers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Brisbane Spartans' 38 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Rollers forced 21 Brisbane Spartans turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Preston Le Gassick (182-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: St.Mary's, CA) helped adding 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side American forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Brisbane Spartans at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leading Mount Gambier Pioneers (10-3) recorded its third loss in Mt Gambier. Hosts were defeated by eighteenth ranked Eltham Wildcats (3-10) 100-95. It was an exceptional evening for guard Owen Foxwell (187-2003) who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Mitchell Dance accounted for 18 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for Mount Gambier Pioneers in the defeat. Eltham Wildcats maintains eighteenth place in League with 3-10 record. Mount Gambier Pioneers at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Goodwood between South Adelaide Panthers and Forestville Eagles. Fifth ranked South Adelaide Panthers (8-4) got a very close victory on the road over much higher ranked Forestville Eagles (9-4). South Adelaide Panthers managed to escape with a 1-point win 82-81 on Saturday evening. Alexander Starling fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Adam Doyle produced 24 points and 4 assists for lost side. South Adelaide Panthers moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Forestville Eagles keep the second position with four 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 31:
In League Western Port lost to Sunbury J. on the opponent's court 75-89. Winless Chelsea G. was outscored by McKinnon C. in a home game 74-108. Wyndham D. recorded a loss to Hume City B. on the road 115-106. Blackburn V. was defeated by Camberwell on its own court 58-76. Woodville W. beat Norwood F. in Flinders Park 90-78. Eastern M. lost to C.District L. at home 87-88. Southern T. unfortunately lost to N.Adelaide R. on the opponent's court 83-90. W.Adelaide B. managed to beat Sturt S. in a home game 84-69. Sutherland S. was defeated by Bankstown B. on the road 91-85. Inner WB beat Albury W.B. on its own court 107-91. Cent.Coast C. lost to Maitland M. in a road game 70-81. Norths Bears managed to outperform Manly Warr. at home 69-60. Illawarra H. 2 recorded a loss to Newcastle H. on the opponent's court 78-66. Hills H. was crushed by Canberra G. in a home game 79-102. Townsville H. was beaten by Brisbane C. on the road 93-86. USC Rip lost to Cairns M. on its own court 85-93. SC Phoenix unfortunately lost to Logan T. in Loganholme 89-100. Darwin Salties managed to beat Rockhampton at home 99-86. RedCity R. defeated NGC Seahawks on the opponent's court 107-101. Frankston B. beat Nunawading S. in a home game 89-83. Geelong S. lost to Sandringham S. on the road 81-93. Knox R. outscored Ballarat M. on its own court 81-62. Dandenong R. was rolled over NW Tasmania in Ulverstone 92-67. Diamond V.E. was crushed by Casey C. at home 81-111. Kilsyth C. was beaten by Keilor T. on the opponent's court 87-82. Warwick S. destroyed SW Slammers in a home game 107-82. Eastern Suns were outscored by Willetton T. on the road 99-72. Cockburn C. recorded a loss to Joondalup W. on its own court 93-100. Mandurah M. was defeated by Goldfields G. in Kalgoorlie 87-71. Lakeside L. was beaten by Perry Lakes H. at home 89-90. East Perth E. was destroyed by Geraldton B. on the opponent's court 99-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 19 rebounds by Jay Mackenzie of Camberwell.

Group Big V

Sunbury J. - Western Port 89-75

Very expected game in Sunbury where 7th ranked Steelers (3-12) were defeated by first ranked Jets (15-1) 89-75 on Saturday. Jets forced 20 Steelers turnovers and outrebounded them 39-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. American forward Gerald Blackshear (205-1997, college: Detroit) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Nathan Marshall chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Jets' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU, agency: Hamriding Sports Management) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Naaman Hightower (201-1994, college: Sonoma St., agency: Hamriding Sports Management) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Five Jets and four Steelers players scored in double figures. Jets maintains first place in League with 15-1 record. Loser Steelers keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 18+2reb+3ast, G.Blackshear 18+13reb+2ast, M.Nathan 15+6reb+6ast, T.Clayton 15+9reb, M.Barkeley 13+2reb+1ast, W.Jeremy 5+2reb
Western Port: T.Manassa 20+10reb+4ast, N.Hightower 19+4reb+2ast, J.Gaze 13+6reb+3ast, T.Matthew 12+3reb+3ast, M.Turner 8+4reb+2ast, S.Burch 3+2ast

Chelsea G. - McKinnon C. 74-108

Very predictable result in Melbourne where third ranked Cougars (10-5) smashed bottom-ranked Gulls (0-15) 108-74 on Saturday. Cougars shot 17 for 24 from the free-throw line, while Gulls only scored one point from the stripe. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Hamriding Sports Management) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. His fellow American import guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) chipped in 29 points and 5 rebounds. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. Forward Aaron Frost (206, college: Dawson CC) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Kirk Smith (178) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars maintains third place in League with 10-5 record having just two point less than leader Gold Coast R. Loser Gulls still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: N.Davis 29+5reb+1ast, S.Black 25+16reb+6ast, J.Malvaso 12+3reb+4ast, J.Vandenberg 10+7reb+1ast, L.Peynenborg 10+5reb+1ast, M.Josh 8+7reb+4ast
Chelsea G.: K.Smith 19+2reb+3ast, A.Frost 17+18reb+4ast, K.Tito 16+6reb+1ast, C.Pratt 7+6reb+5ast, G.Callum 6+1ast, J.Wallis 5+1reb+2ast

Hume City B. - Wyndham D. 115-106

There was a minor upset in Tullamarine where much higher ranked Devils (12-3) were defeated by fourth ranked Hume City Broncos (9-7) 115-106 on Saturday. Hume City Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Devils' 56. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Makuei Puondak (203-1994, college: UT Southern) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Anthony Dell Orso chipped in 29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Hume City Broncos' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) produced 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and forward Manel Ayol (201, college: Hawaii) added 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hume City Broncos maintains fourth place in League with 9-7 record. Loser Devils keep the second position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: D.Orso Anthony 29+7reb+4ast, M.Puondak 28+12reb+1ast, C.Elder 27+2reb+4ast, C.Fiddes 16+13reb+1ast, F.Matthew 6+7reb+5ast, S.Jah 4
Wyndham D.: K.Green 35+7reb+4ast, M.Howard 22+3reb+4ast, M.Ayol 18+13reb+5ast, A.Dolny 14+2reb+1ast, T.Abram 6+1reb+2ast, A.Ayilara 5+5reb+1ast

Blackburn V. - Camberwell 58-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Camberwell's (8-8) road victory over 6th ranked Vikings (5-11) 76-58 on Saturday. Jay Mackenzie fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Guard Luke Shelley (188-1991, college: KWC) chipped in 18 points. Five Camberwell players scored in double figures. American forward DMonte Evans (190, college: Bluefield) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and Edward Bourke added 6 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Camberwell maintains fifth place in League with 8-8 record. Loser Vikings keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: L.Shelley 18+4reb+1ast, M.Jay 16+19reb+1ast, G.James 10+1reb+1ast, B.Trewella 10+5reb+3ast, Z.Matt 10+2ast, C.Sam 5+2reb+2ast
Blackburn V.: D.Evans 26+10reb+2ast, D.Brito 7+2reb+2ast, B.Edward 6+13reb+1ast, A.Cooper 6+3reb+1ast, D.Ryburn 6+2reb, T.Tonkin 3+1reb

Group Central

Norwood F. - Woodville W. 78-90

There was no surprise in Marden where 3rd placed Norwood Flames (8-4) were defeated by first ranked Woodville Warriors (11-1) 90-78 on Saturday. Point guard Nick Wurm (183, college: Dickinson St.) fired 18 points and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Stepney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Daniel Webber (191-1987) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and guard Matthew Lycett (194-1990) added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Norwood Flames' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Woodville Warriors maintains first place in League with 11-1 record. Loser Norwood Flames keep the third position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: N.Wurm 18+3reb+9ast, J.Stepney 17+7reb+3ast, D.Humphries 16+3reb+1ast, R.Meldrum 10+2reb, J.Jackson 9+13reb+3ast, J.Boonstoppel 7+3reb+1ast
Norwood F.: D.Webber 18+6reb+2ast, M.Lycett 14+8reb+4ast, W.McBride 12+2reb+3ast, B.Luca 10+2reb+1ast, R.Harding 8+3reb+6ast, A.Green 8+11reb+1ast

Forestville E. - S.Adelaide P. 81-82

A very close game took place in Goodwood between South Adelaide Panthers and Forestville Eagles. Fifth ranked South Adelaide Panthers (8-4) got a very close victory on the road over much higher ranked Forestville Eagles (9-4). South Adelaide Panthers managed to escape with a 1-point win 82-81 on Saturday evening. American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls St.) chipped in 35 points (!!!) (made all of his eight free throws). Point guard Adam Doyle (176-1991) produced 24 points and 4 assists and forward Brandon Brine (198-1991, college: Lethbridge) added 16 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. South Adelaide Panthers moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Forestville Eagles keep the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: J.Smith 35+4reb+2ast, A.Starling 22+16reb+3ast, A.Barton 10+1reb+1ast, S.Johns 5+2reb+1ast, J.Hoppo 3+4reb+3ast, C.Myles 3+4reb+2ast
Forestville E.: A.Doyle 24+4reb+4ast, I.Fiston 17+5reb+2ast, B.Brine 16+11reb, M.Machar 12+10reb+4ast, J.Purchase 8+8reb+2ast, G.Mays 4+4reb+2ast

Eastern M. - C.District L. 87-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Central District Lions' (3-9) road victory over 10th ranked Eastern Mavericks (1-11) 88-87 on Saturday. Central District Lions looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. His fellow American import swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Jenkins is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Central District Lions players scored in double figures. Naturalized Greek center Ioannis Dimakopoulos (218-1994, college: UC Irvine) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Keouvion McCalop (203, college: Dakota Bottin.) added 21 points and 14 rebounds respectively for lost side. Central District Lions maintains ninth place in League with 3-9 record. Loser Eastern Mavericks keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: B.Johnson 22+6reb+10ast, M.Manyang 20+6reb+1ast, B.Jenkins 15+12reb+2ast, T.Dowdell 13+4reb+4ast, K.Sapwell 9+6reb+3ast, D.Nate 6+4reb
Eastern M.: J.Legan 30+3reb+3ast, I.Dimakopoulos 22+17reb+6ast, K.McCalop 21+14reb+2ast, C.Prider 8+1reb+3ast, C.Tom 4+7reb+3ast, M.Marko 2+2reb+2ast

N.Adelaide R. - Southern T. 90-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' (3-9) road loss to sixth ranked North Adelaide Rockets (7-6) 83-90 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 27 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Apiok Dau chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. Five North Adelaide Rockets players scored in double figures. Center Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Ricardo Martin (203-1992, college: Lander) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. North Adelaide Rockets maintains sixth place in League with 7-6 record. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: T.Winn III 27+12reb+5ast, D.Apiok 19+16reb+6ast, H.Riley 18+5reb+3ast, M.Dylan 15+5reb+1ast, J.Akoh 11+4reb+4ast, W.Caleb 0
Southern T.: O.Lachlan 25+11reb+5ast, R.Martin 18+9reb+3ast, A.Christian 14+5reb+1ast, M.Machar 9+4reb+3ast, D.Vionte 8+8reb+2ast, S.Curtis 6+4reb+2ast

W.Adelaide B. - Sturt S. 84-69

There was a surprise result in Woodville where eighth ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (4-8) defeated 4th placed Sturt Sabres (7-5) 84-69 on Saturday. West Adelaide Bearcats outrebounded Sturt Sabres 49-37 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Nate Sheppard (198, college: Malone) fired 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Nikolas Desantis chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Joel Spear (192-1994, college: S.Oregon) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) added 20 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Sturt Sabres' coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. West Adelaide Bearcats moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Sturt Sabres dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: N.Sheppard 29+6reb+4ast, N.Desantis 21+8reb+3ast, A.Spadavecchia 11+7reb+4ast, L.Cadzow 7+7reb+2ast, L.Hunter 7+15reb+2ast, L.Valk 5+1reb+2ast
Sturt S.: J.Rigoni 20+9reb+2ast, J.Spear 18+10reb+7ast, T.Klaosen 6+2reb, J.Turnbull 6+3reb+2ast, M.Calligeros 6+1ast, H.Meakes 4+6reb+1ast

Group East

Bankstown B. - Sutherland S. 91-85

There was an upset in Condell Park where higher ranked Sutherland Sharks (6-7) were defeated by twelfth ranked Bankstown Bruins (3-11) 91-85 on Saturday. Forward Lachlan Anderson (206-1997, college: EKU) fired 29 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Nathaniel Brown (178, college: Penn College) chipped in 20 points. Four Bankstown Bruins players scored in double figures. Guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999, agency: BIG) produced 26 points and 7 assists and Geoffrey Gerlach added 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Bankstown Bruins maintains twelfth place in League with 3-11 record. Loser Sutherland Sharks dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: L.Anderson 29+7reb+3ast, N.Brown 20+2reb+1ast, D.Elkaz 15+4reb+2ast, J.Lopez 10+5reb, N.Musters 7+10reb+2ast, S.Shareef 6+2reb+2ast
Sutherland S.: H.Lochlan 26+4reb+7ast, W.Archer 17+12reb, G.Geoffrey 16+11reb+5ast, W.Brendan 9, F.Nicolas 9+1reb, A.Cabrera 6+6reb+3ast

Inner WB - Albury W.B. 107-91

There was a small surprise in Inner West where fifth ranked Bulls (8-5) beat 3rd placed Bandits (8-6) 107-91 on Saturday. Bulls dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Bandits' 38. Bulls had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-1995, college: Idaho St.) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Alex Higgins-Titsha chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Bulls' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Duom Dawam (208) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Bulls moved-up to third place in League. Loser Bandits dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. Bulls will meet Hills Hornets (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bandits will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: C.Maker 25+11reb+3ast, H.Alex 16+8reb+2ast, R.Reggie 15+4reb+3ast, C.Adup 15+3reb+2ast, R.Jasper 10+3reb+1ast, B.Kaylan 10+2reb+3ast
Albury W.B.: L.Cummings 20+5reb+3ast, D.Dawam 17+13reb+1ast, H.Warden 16+7reb+2ast, C.Jason 13+2reb, K.Hayward 13+2reb, J.Saunders 8+2reb

Maitland M. - Cent.Coast C. 81-70

There was no surprise in Maitland where 9th ranked Crusaders (5-9) were defeated by sixth ranked Mustangs (8-6) 81-70 on Saturday. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185, college: Regis Univ.) fired 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Canadian point guard Matthew Gray (183, college: Camosun) chipped in 19 points. Mustangs' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Callum Jenkins produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and forward James Trustum (192) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Mustangs maintains sixth place in League with 8-6 record. Loser Crusaders keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Mustangs will meet at home higher ranked Hawks (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Crusaders will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: M.Gray 19+3reb+2ast, W.Cranston-Lown 17+7reb+1ast, P.Billy 9, D.Millburn 9+6reb+2ast, J.Hunter 9+2reb, S.Watson 6+6reb+2ast
Cent.Coast C.: J.Trustum 22+5reb+2ast, C.Jenkins 19+14reb, O.Robilliard 12+9reb+2ast, J.Cracknell 11+5reb+3ast, W.Nicholas 2+2reb+1ast, C.Luke 2+3reb+1ast

Norths Bears - Manly Warr. 69-60

No shocking result in a game in Crows Nest where seventh ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (7-6) won against 11th ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (5-10) 69-60 on Saturday. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) fired 22 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Patrick Sanders (201-1985, college: UC Irvine) chipped in 17 points. Norths Soul Sports Bears' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Steven White (182-1990, college: Alaska-Anch.) produced 21 points and 4 assists and naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-1991, college: West Liberty) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Norths Soul Sports Bears maintains seventh place in League with 7-6 record. Loser Manly Warringah Sea Eagles keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths Bears: B.Rymer 22+2reb+4ast, P.Sanders 17+3reb+3ast, M.Golding 7+7reb+3ast, Y.Michael 7+7reb+2ast, B.Anatoly 6+7reb, M.Ignatius 5+13reb+3ast
Manly Warr.: S.White 21+4ast, I.Faithfull 15+2reb+3ast, Z.Kimball 7+10reb+1ast, D.Pitcher 5+5reb, K.Painter 4+10reb+3ast, D.Francois 4+9reb

Newcastle H. - Illawarra H. 2 78-66

Rather expected game in Broadmeadow where 4th placed Hawks (8-6) were defeated by first ranked Hunters (10-2) 78-66 on Saturday. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Four Hunters players scored in double figures. Philip Dopud produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and forward Harry Morris (198-2002) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Hunters maintains first place in League with 10-2 record. Loser Hawks dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Hunters will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hawks will play against Mustangs (#6) in Maitland and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle H.: M.Cherry 21+7reb+1ast, M.Maluach 16+5reb+1ast, J.Dorricott 14+2ast, R.Beisty 14+16reb+3ast, T.Dawson 7+10reb+2ast, G.Jaidyn 4+2reb+1ast
Illawarra H. 2: D.Philip 14+10reb+3ast, M.Harry 11+6reb+2ast, M.Fletcher 10+7reb+2ast, P.Lancaster 9+5reb+2ast, M.Noman 9+2reb+1ast, S.Mullan 6+2reb

Hills H. - Canberra G. 79-102

Very predictable result in Baulkham Hills where second ranked Canberra Gunners (10-5) smashed 10th ranked Hills Hornets (5-10) 102-79 on Saturday. Canberra Gunners outrebounded Hills Hornets 42-24 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. William Mayfield chipped in 27 points and 7 rebounds. Four Canberra Gunners players scored in double figures. Andrew Ogilvy produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized British forward Paul Brotherson (198-1989, college: MSU Denver) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canberra Gunners maintains second place in League with 10-5 record having just two point less than leader Gold Coast R. Loser Hills Hornets keep the tenth position with ten games lost. Canberra Gunners will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hills Hornets will play against Bulls (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: M.William 27+7reb, G.Morison 21+13reb+1ast, A.Akech 20+1reb, J.Toohey 11+4reb+6ast, M.Cooper 8+2reb, R.Kaye 5+3reb+3ast
Hills H.: O.Andrew 18+6reb+3ast, M.Liam 14+1reb+2ast, P.Brotherson 11+6reb+2ast, B.Kearins 9+2reb+4ast, C.Lachlan 8+2reb, G.Jack 6+1reb+1ast

Group North

Brisbane C. - Townsville H. 93-86

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Townsville Heat (4-8) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Brisbane Capitals (6-6) 93-86 on Saturday. Brisbane Capitals looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Max Mackinnon (196-2003) fired 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Ethan Betts (188, college: Umpqua CC) produced 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Richard Peachey (196-2003) added 23 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. Brisbane Capitals moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Townsville Heat keeps the thirteenth position with eight games lost. Brisbane Capitals will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Townsville Heat will play against Northside Wizards (#4) in Taigum and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: M.Max 27+9reb+5ast, A.Bior 19+6reb+3ast, L.Dent 15+8reb+7ast, P.Geordan 7+8reb, B.Volkman 7+8reb, B.Wilson 6+8reb+3ast
Townsville H.: E.Betts 26+8reb+7ast, P.Richard 23+5reb+3ast, M.Rees 15+10reb+2ast, W.Taine 11+5reb+3ast, P.Harrison 4+6reb, N.Max 3+1reb

Gold Coast R. - SD Spartans 126-69

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Rollers as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Rollers smashed bottom-ranked Brisbane Spartans in Gold Coast 126-69. Rollers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Brisbane Spartans' 38 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Rollers forced 21 Brisbane Spartans turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Preston Le Gassick (182-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: St.Mary's, CA) helped adding 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Rollers players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Ben Hastings scored 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Brisbane Spartans at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: L.Gassick Preston 25+6reb+5ast, T.Krebs 22+6reb+5ast, J.Cadee 20+1reb+9ast, D.Mitch 11+7reb+3ast, J.Eustace 9+3reb+3ast, T.Diop 8+4reb+1ast
SD Spartans: J.Canty 13+7reb, A.Mason 11+5reb, T.Ammar 11+1reb+2ast, C.Cedar 8+4reb+3ast, H.Ben 7+5reb+4ast, F.Williams 6+1ast

USC Rip - Cairns M. 85-93

There was a small surprise in Sippy Downs where eighth ranked Cairns Marlins (7-5) beat 6th ranked Rip City (6-4) 93-85 on Saturday. Cairns Marlins made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cairns Marlins made 7 blocks. Guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) fired 43 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his twelve free throws !!!) for the winners. Guard Kody Stattmann (201-2000, college: Virginia) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Joshua Tueta (202-1989, college: MSU-Northern) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Rip City players scored in double figures. Cairns Marlins moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Rip City 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:
Cairns M.: B.Ayre 43+7reb+5ast, M.Djeric 15+5reb+2ast, K.Stattmann 13+8reb+2ast, F.Aron 8+6reb, C.Ahwang 8+2reb, J.Mitchell 4+6reb+2ast
USC Rip: J.Tueta 20+14reb+2ast, I.Tueta 14+3reb+7ast, K.Noi 14+11reb, V.Williams Jr. 13+4reb+6ast, E.McAlister 9+6reb+2ast, L.Ilton 8+6reb+2ast

Logan T. - SC Phoenix 100-89

There was a minor upset in Loganholme where 5th ranked Phoenix (7-6) was defeated by seventh ranked Thunder (7-4) 100-89 on Saturday. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-1988, college: Bellarmine) fired 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Naturalized Danish guard Rasmus Bach (193-1995, college: Fort Lewis) chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Thunder players scored in double figures. New Zealand guard Mason Bragg (182-1993) produced 26 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) added 25 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Thunder moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Phoenix dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Thunder will meet Ipswich Force (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Phoenix will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: J.Kendle 26+6reb+9ast, M.Young 17+8reb+1ast, M.Boston 15+1reb+2ast, M.Cedar 12+7reb+1ast, M.Kerle 10+2reb, R.Bach 9+9reb+9ast
SC Phoenix: M.Bragg 26+5reb+7ast, J.Robateau 25+7reb+1ast, J.Janssen 18+11reb+1ast, J.Aver 7+3reb+2ast, O.Cluff 7+8reb, W.Lewis 3+2reb+3ast

Darwin Salties - Rockhampton 99-86

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Salties (9-3) won against at home 11th ranked Rockets (5-8) 99-86 on Saturday. Salties made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Jerron Jamerson (194-1992, college: Goshen) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international forward Makuach Maluach (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 31 points. The former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) produced 31 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Matthew McCarthy (205-1996, college: USF) added 20 points and 16 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Salties maintains third place in League with 9-3 record behind leader Gold Coast R. Loser Rockets keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Darwin Salties: M.Maluach 31+3reb+3ast, J.Jamerson 19+16reb+5ast, T.Dufelmeier 18+7reb+6ast, J.Molnar 11+3reb+2ast, N.Jawai 10+1ast, B.Wright 6+7reb+2ast
Rockhampton: K.Woodfall 31+6reb+4ast, M.McCarthy 20+16reb+1ast, K.Stephens 15+7reb+2ast, D.Prgomet 12+5reb+4ast, K.Anguik 8+10reb+5ast, L.Schmidt 0

NGC Seahawks - RedCity R. 101-107

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Runaway Bay where 14th ranked Seahawks (3-9) were defeated by fifteenth ranked Roar (3-8) 107-101 on Saturday. American forward Spencer Parker (201-1993, college: BGSU, agency: Inception Sports) fired 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jayden Hodgson (190-1997, college: GVSU) chipped in 30 points and 8 rebounds. The former international guard Alexander Mudronja (196-1999, college: St.Mary's, CA) produced 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and center Jordan Hunter (208-1997, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 22 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Seahawks players scored in double figures. Roar moved-up to fourteenth place in League. Loser Seahawks dropped to the fifteenth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: S.Parker 34+9reb+1ast, J.Hodgson 30+8reb+1ast, N.Larkins 24+5reb+4ast, K.Bishop 8+4reb, M.Poulain 8+11reb+3ast, A.Godinet 3+3reb+4ast
NGC Seahawks: A.Mudronja 29+7reb+5ast, J.Hunter 22+13reb+2ast, A.Krause 21+7reb+3ast, W.Tamuri 14+1reb+3ast, M.Lloyd 13+7reb+3ast, D.Amarco 2

Group South

Frankston B. - Nunawading S. 89-83

Rather predictable result in Seaford where eleventh ranked Frankston Blues (7-5) defeated 13th ranked Spectres (6-8) 89-83 on Saturday. Frankston Blues dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Spectres' 26 and made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. American forward Adrio Bailey (197-1997, college: Arkansas) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Frankston Blues' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-1996, college: LeMoyne) produced 39 points (!!!) and Jack Gandolfo added 19 points respectively for lost side. Frankston Blues moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Spectres dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: A.Bailey 26+10reb, D.Stith 22+5reb+3ast, I.Hadziomerovic 15+6reb+2ast, L.Barker 9+4reb+3ast, D.Trist 6+4reb, L.Barker 5+8reb+10ast
Nunawading S.: C.Asuncion-Byrd 39+3reb+1ast, J.Gandolfo 19+3reb+2ast, D.Swetalla 9+10reb+1ast, C.Barker 4+9reb, R.Simankevicius 4+2reb+3ast, J.Geer 3+1reb+4ast

Sandringham S. - Geelong S. 93-81

There was a minor upset in Cheltenham where 3rd placed Geelong Supercats (8-4) were defeated by sixth ranked Sabres (9-5) 93-81 on Saturday. Sabres made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. American-New Zealand swingman Dion Prewster (195-1990, college: SF Austin, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. New Zealand guard Shea Ili (184-1992) chipped in 29 points and 6 assists. Sabres' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Gabriel Hadley (190-1998) produced 28 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. Sabres moved-up to third place in League. Loser Geelong Supercats dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: S.Ili 29+3reb+6ast, D.Prewster 26+12reb+2ast, S.Tohiraukura 15+1reb, D.Barlow 7+5reb, N.Gabsch 7+1reb, B.Campbell 7+1reb
Geelong S.: G.Hadley 28+6reb, I.Turner 15+3reb+1ast, O.Odigie 12+10reb, D.Gatlin 11+8reb+5ast, K.Blicavs 6+2reb+1ast, M.Johnston 5+4reb+1ast

Knox R. - Ballarat M. 81-62

There was a surprise result in Wantirna South where eleventh ranked Knox Raiders (8-6) outscored higher ranked Ballarat Miners (8-6) 81-62 on Saturday. Knox Raiders forced 22 Ballarat Miners turnovers. American point guard Alex Robinson (185-1995, college: TCU) fired 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The former international guard Adam Gibson (188-1986) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Jalon Miller (203, college: TCU) produced 11 points and 9 rebounds and American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) added 12 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Ballarat Miners' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Knox Raiders moved-up to fifth place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: A.Gibson 23+7reb+3ast, A.Robinson 23+5reb+7ast, D.Hare 13+5reb+2ast, A.Shelley 7+1reb+1ast, N.Bailey 7+2ast, S.Adam 4+6reb
Ballarat M.: P.Bungei 12+3reb+2ast, J.Miller 11+9reb+2ast, D.Gak 9+6reb+1ast, K.Sapwell 9+4reb, D.Zachery 8+3reb+1ast, N.Pozoglou 7+5reb+1ast

NW Tasmania - Dandenong R. 92-67

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 15th ranked Dandenong Rangers' (4-10) road loss to fourteenth ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (6-7) 67-92 on Saturday. NW Tasmania Thunder shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when NW Tasmania Thunder made 8 blocks. Forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Ben Woolley chipped in 22 points. Four NW Tasmania Thunder players scored in double figures. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Deng Puoch produced 15 points and 9 rebounds and Lawson Eales added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. NW Tasmania Thunder moved-up to thirteenth place in League. Loser Dandenong Rangers dropped to the seventeenth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: F.Krslovic 23+15reb+4ast, B.Woolley 22+2reb+3ast, S.Macdonald 17+4reb+1ast, J.Beveridge 12+1reb+2ast, M.Kenyon 8+7reb+7ast, H.Ryley 4
Dandenong R.: P.Deng 15+9reb+1ast, D.King-Hawea 14+2reb+5ast, E.Lawson 12+8reb+1ast, B.Ellis 9+2reb, C.Enge 8+11reb+1ast, D.Soukup 7+8reb+2ast

Diamond V.E. - Casey C. 81-111

There was a surprise result in Greensborough where seventeenth ranked Cavaliers (4-9) outleveled higher ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (6-7) 111-81 on Saturday. Cavaliers outrebounded Diamond Valley Eagles 46-28 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Jordan Bell fired a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard William Hickey (194-1999) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Cavaliers players scored in double figures. Naturalized Sudanese forward Ngor Manyang (200-1993) produced 27 points and Bj Symons added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Cavaliers moved-up to fifteenth place in League. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. Cavaliers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Tigers (#16) in Melbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: B.Jordan 33+14reb+5ast, H.William 20+7reb+9ast, N.Frost 19+16reb, M.Donlan 19+2reb+1ast, A.Williams 9+4reb+5ast, M.Riggs 6+3reb+1ast
Diamond V.E.: N.Manyang 27+3reb+2ast, S.Bj 11+7reb+3ast, C.Joel 10+2reb+1ast, S.Mark 9+3reb, M.Reynolds 7+2reb+1ast, B.Allen 6+2reb+2ast

Keilor T. - Kilsyth C. 87-82

There was an upset in Melbourne where 4th placed Kilsyth Cobras (8-6) were defeated by nineteenth ranked Thunder (3-10) 87-82 on Saturday. American forward Jacob Lampkin (206, college: Alaska-Anch.) fired 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Power forward Cirkook Riak (203-1992, college: Lamar St.CC) chipped in 22 points. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Deng Deng (203-1992, college: Baylor) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and Adrian Tomada added 20 points respectively for lost side. Four Kilsyth Cobras players scored in double figures. Thunder maintains nineteenth place in League with 3-10 record. Loser Kilsyth Cobras dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: C.Riak 22+4reb, T.Kidd 15+3reb+5ast, J.Lampkin 12+9reb+5ast, R.Lewis 9+1reb+1ast, D.Kian 8+8reb+3ast, S.Matt 7+2reb+1ast
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 20+4reb+3ast, M.Dielemans 16+1ast, D.Deng 16+15reb+1ast, C.Jeffs 11+6reb+1ast, H.Macdonald 8+2reb, B.Ursich 5+2ast

Mt Gambier - Eltham W. 95-100

Leading Mount Gambier Pioneers (10-3) recorded its third loss in Mt Gambier. Hosts were defeated by eighteenth ranked Eltham Wildcats (3-10) 100-95. It was an exceptional evening for guard Owen Foxwell (187-2003) who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-2001) accounted for 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Forward Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and forward Tom Kubank (201, college: Mary) added 23 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Mount Gambier Pioneers in the defeat. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. Eltham Wildcats maintains eighteenth place in League with 3-10 record. Mount Gambier Pioneers at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: F.Owen 33+5reb+2ast, D.Mitchell 18+8reb+2ast, J.Sykes 13+6reb, O.Magbegor 9+9reb+1ast, T.Noah 8+3reb+1ast, S.Whelan 7+7reb+2ast
Mt Gambier: N.Marshall 23+11reb+3ast, T.Kubank 23+8reb+2ast, T.Daly 20+2reb+5ast, J.Rawls 11+6reb+2ast, E.Burdon 10+1reb+1ast, D.Wit Kane 8+6reb+10ast

Group West

Warwick S. - SW Slammers 107-82

Very predictable result in Perth where third ranked Senators (11-3) smashed 14th ranked Slammers (1-14) 107-82 on Saturday. Senators forced 20 Slammers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Senators made 10 blocks. The former international guard Kyle Zunic (188-1999, college: Winthrop) fired 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Senators players scored in double figures. British swingman Raphell Thomas-Edwards (198-1993, college: Gannon) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Senators moved-up to second place in League. Loser Slammers keep the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: K.Zunic 21+7reb+7ast, P.George 15+5reb+1ast, H.Jarrod 12+5ast, S.Tyler 11+11reb+1ast, H.Nicholas 11+1reb+2ast, C.Davis 10+8reb+5ast
SW Slammers: R.Thomas-Edwards 22+18reb+4ast, B.Tuach 20+8reb+4ast, V.De Griend Caleb 13+8reb+3ast, B.England 9+4reb, F.Jack 3+1reb, H.Cody 3

Willetton T. - Eastern Suns 99-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Suns' (3-11) road loss to tenth ranked Tigers (6-8) 72-99 on Saturday. Tigers outrebounded Suns 48-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Suns' players. Power forward Oliver Hayes-Brown (208, college: UC Riverside) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 24 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Hunter Clarke (196-2001, college: Montana) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Tigers players scored in double figures. American swingman Albert Almanza (198, college: SHSU) produced 25 points and 5 rebounds and Maltese guard Jacob Formosa (191-1997) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigers maintains tenth place in League with 6-8 record. Loser Suns keep the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: O.Hayes-Brown 24+24reb+3ast, H.Clarke 19+5reb+8ast, F.Travis 15+1reb, G.Thomas 12+3reb+2ast, D.Scott 10+2reb+9ast, M.Vigor 6+5reb+6ast
Eastern Suns: A.Almanza 25+5reb+2ast, J.Formosa 12+7reb+1ast, C.Aylett 8+1reb+2ast, R.Maxwell 8+1reb+2ast, X.Shaw 7+4reb+2ast, C.Lowe 6+2reb

Cockburn C. - Joondalup W. 93-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Wanneroo's (11-3) road victory over 5th ranked Cougars (8-6) 100-93 on Saturday. American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) fired 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: WBU) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Carter Skaggs (196-1995, college: UNCW) produced 23 points and 6 rebounds and guard Josh Hunt (194-2002) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Wanneroo and four Cougars players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Wanneroo maintains fourth place in League with 11-3 record. Loser Cougars dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: C.Turnage 40+9reb+4ast, J.Pesava 17+6reb+3ast, J.Wade 12+2reb+5ast, M.Newton 11+2reb+2ast, J.Wellsteed 10+9reb+3ast, M.Colton 5+3reb
Cockburn C.: C.Skaggs 23+6reb+1ast, H.Josh 19+6reb+1ast, S.Chan 13+4reb+6ast, G.Field 11+1reb+3ast, L.Phillips 10+4reb, C.Matt 5+2reb+1ast

Goldfields G. - Mandurah M. 87-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Magic's (8-7) road loss to sixth ranked Giants (9-5) 71-87 on Saturday. Giants dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Magic's 32 and made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Magic 50-27 including a 38-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Giants made 7 blocks. American forward Hussayn Ford (198, college: Northwest) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Jerome Reid (195-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Giants players scored in double figures. American DeQuan Abrom (188-1996, college: Belm.Abbey) produced 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Christian Jurlina (196, college: Whitworth, agency: BIG) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Giants moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Magic dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: L.Smith 15+3reb+2ast, M.Malek 12+4reb, H.Ford 11+12reb+3ast, J.Ghee 10+3reb+10ast, J.Reid 10+10reb+4ast, G.Daow 8+2reb+2ast
Mandurah M.: C.Jurlina 18+3reb+3ast, D.Abrom 18+7reb+5ast, P.Riley 9+1reb, P.Byron 9+5reb+2ast, R.Turner 8+9reb+2ast, R.Leigh 5+1reb

Lakeside L. - Perry Lakes H. 89-90

No shocking result in a game in North Lake where eighth ranked Hawks (8-6) edged 12th ranked Lightning (3-11) 90-89 on Saturday. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-1998, college: CS Monterey) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Guard Robert Cassir (195-1991) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) produced 6 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Majier Garang III (206-1995) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Hawks and four Lightning players scored in double figures. Hawks moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Lightning keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: R.Smith 18+1reb+2ast, A.Ferguson 16+16reb+1ast, R.Cassir 15+8reb+1ast, M.Leary 11+4reb+1ast, C.Hamilton 10+2reb, F.Nicholas 8+2ast
Lakeside L.: M.Garang III 16+9reb+1ast, L.Taliaferro 14+3ast, B.Justin 14+2reb+1ast, P.Liam 12+3reb+4ast, L.Benjamin 12+3reb+1ast, D.Vaughn 11+5reb+1ast

Geraldton B. - East Perth E. 99-77

Very expected game in Wonthella where 13th ranked Eagles (1-13) were crushed by first ranked Buccaneers (13-1) 99-77 on Saturday. Buccaneers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) fired 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Malik Meunier (185) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American guard Justin King (196-1989, college: TRU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Fabian Johnson added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Buccaneers maintains first place in League with 13-1 record. Loser Eagles keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: S.Stewart 25+6reb+5ast, M.Meunier 23+3reb+5ast, R.Blanchett 18+8reb+4ast, C.Coleman 14+4reb+3ast, N.Johny 13+3reb, L.Hunt 4+2reb+6ast
East Perth E.: J.King 17+6reb+5ast, J.Fabian 13+3reb+1ast, S.Sergio 12+4reb+1ast, L.Roberts 10+3reb+1ast, S.Maharaj 10+2reb+1ast, F.Nicolas 6+2reb



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