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Round in State League means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Cheltenham where host Sabres (10-5) beat league's leader Mount Gambier Pioneers (11-4) 92-79 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was New Zealand guard Shea Ili (184-1992) who scored 30 points. Tom Koppens chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sabres moved-up to third place in League. Mount Gambier Pioneers at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Gold Coast R. who have the same record. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Canberra Gunners as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Canberra Gunners smashed 4th placed Bulls at home 106-85. William Mayfield orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. James Toohey contributed with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Alex Higgins-Titsha answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Bulls. 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 took over a top position. Bulls at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top ranked Rollers (11-4) recorded its fourth loss in Loganholme on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Thunder (9-4) 101-83. It was a great evening for Jeremy Kendle who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. Mitch Donovan responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Thunder moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Rollers still keep top position with four games lost. Thunder will meet at home Ipswich Force (#8) in the next round. Rollers will have a break next round.

Other games of round 35 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
In League Western Port defeated Blackburn V. in a road game 77-61. McKinnon C. was beaten by Wyndham D. at home 85-90. Forestville E. won against C.District L. on the opponent's court 88-74. Bankstown B. managed to outperform Manly Warr. in a home game 94-87. Albury W.B. recorded a loss to Norths Bears on the road 97-80. Kilsyth C. defeated Geelong S. on its own court 97-84. NW Tasmania beat Ringwood H. in Ulverstone 90-81. Frankston B. lost to Hobart C. at home 90-95. Keilor T. outscored Melbourne T. on the opponent's court 83-54. Waverley F. managed to beat Eltham W. in a home game 74-70. Goldfields G. crushed SW Slammers on the road 104-84. Eastern Suns were beaten by Geraldton B. on its own court 74-80. Perth R. won against Willetton T. in Northbridge 94-78.
The best stats of 35th round was 26 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists by Sharif Black of McKinnon C..

Group Big V

Blackburn V. - Western Port 61-77

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Melbourne where 6th ranked Vikings (5-12) were defeated by seventh ranked Steelers (5-12) 77-61 on Sunday. Steelers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Vikings' 32. It was a great evening for American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU, agency: Hamriding Sports Management) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Matthew Turner (210-1987) helped adding 16 points and 11 rebounds. Edward Bourke responded with 8 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks and American guard Denzel Brito (185-1991, college: Loyola, MD) scored 5 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Steelers moved-up to sixth place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Blackburn V.: D.Agoth 12+3reb, N.Mueller 9+5reb+2ast, H.Matthew 9+2reb, B.Edward 8+14reb+1ast, D.Evans 7+1reb+1ast, D.Brito 5+6reb+5ast
Western Port: T.Manassa 32+11reb+5ast, M.Turner 16+11reb+3ast, N.Hightower 12+10reb+2ast, M.Matthew 9+3reb, J.Gaze 4+6reb+4ast, T.Matthew 2+4reb+2ast

McKinnon C. - Wyndham D. 85-90

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Devils' (13-4) road victory over 3rd placed Cougars (10-6) 90-85 on Sunday. It was a great evening for forward Manel Ayol (201, college: Hawaii) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) helped adding 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Devils players scored in double figures. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Hamriding Sports Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and Nicholas Laycock scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Devils maintains second place in League with 13-4 record having just 2 victories less than leader Gold Coast R. Loser Cougars keep the third position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: S.Black 26+15reb+6ast, N.Davis 16+4reb+1ast, N.Laycock 15+4reb+2ast, L.Peynenborg 8+6reb+1ast, J.Vandenberg 8+4reb+1ast, J.Malvaso 5+3reb+1ast
Wyndham D.: M.Ayol 20+7reb+2ast, M.Howard 17+6reb+2ast, K.Green 16+9reb+1ast, A.Dolny 10+3reb+1ast, A.Ayilara 9+3reb+2ast, K.Gorski 8+3reb+1ast

Group Central

C.District L. - Forestville E. 74-88

Very expected game in Gawler where 9th ranked Central District Lions (3-11) were defeated by third ranked Forestville Eagles (11-4) 88-74 on Sunday. It was a great evening for forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198, college: Midland CC) helped adding 22 points and 12 rebounds. Five Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-1990, college: ABU) responded with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forestville Eagles moved-up to second place in League. Loser Central District Lions keep the ninth 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.Jenkins 14+6reb+1ast, K.Nathaniel 12+2reb+1ast, T.Dowdell 11+7reb+4ast, B.Johnson 9+4reb+3ast, K.Sapwell 9+3reb+3ast, D.Nate 8+3reb
Forestville E.: J.Purchase 24+6reb+4ast, M.Machar 22+12reb, A.Doyle 14+5reb+6ast, I.Fiston 12+4reb+3ast, B.Brine 11+9reb+1ast, G.Mays 2+1ast

Group East

Canberra G. - Inner WB 106-85

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Canberra Gunners as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Canberra Gunners smashed 4th placed Bulls at home 106-85. Canberra Gunners players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. William Mayfield orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard James Toohey (188, college: SVSU) contributed with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Alex Higgins-Titsha answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-1995, college: Idaho St.) added 21 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Bulls. Four Bulls 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. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Bulls at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: C.Maker 21+5reb+1ast, H.Alex 20+8reb+2ast, C.Adup 14+1reb, R.Reggie 10+2reb+2ast, R.Jasper 9+3reb+7ast, M.Christian 7+4reb
Canberra G.: M.William 25+5reb+6ast, J.Toohey 22+7reb+4ast, G.Morison 17+7reb+1ast, D.Fieg 9, A.Akech 9+4reb+1ast, R.Kaye 6+1ast

Bankstown B. - Manly Warr. 94-87

There was a small surprise in Condell Park where twelfth ranked Bankstown Bruins (5-11) beat 10th ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (6-11) 94-87 on Sunday. Bankstown Bruins outrebounded Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 49-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Lachlan Anderson (206-1997, college: EKU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Nathaniel Musters (208-1993, college: Lafayette) helped adding 9 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Bankstown Bruins' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-1991, college: West Liberty) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals and Kyle Painter scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bankstown Bruins maintains twelfth place in League with 5-11 record. Loser Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 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:
Manly Warr.: I.Faithfull 19+5reb+7ast, W.McFee 19+3reb, K.Painter 17+7reb+2ast, S.White 16+5reb+3ast, D.Francois 8+9reb+6ast, Z.Kimball 8+3reb+1ast
Bankstown B.: L.Anderson 23+10reb+6ast, J.Lopez 13+4reb+2ast, D.Elkaz 13+8reb+3ast, T.Daus 12+3reb+1ast, N.Brown 12+4reb+1ast, N.Musters 9+15reb+5ast

Norths Bears - Albury W.B. 97-80

There was a minor upset in Crows Nest where 5th ranked Bandits (8-8) were defeated by seventh ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (8-6) 97-80 on Sunday. Norths Soul Sports Bears looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 7 assists. American forward Patrick Sanders (201-1985, college: UC Irvine) helped adding 32 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) responded with 25 points and center Duom Dawam (208) scored 8 points and 14 rebounds. Bandits' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Norths Soul Sports Bears moved-up to third place in League. Loser Bandits dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: L.Cummings 25+4reb+1ast, J.Saunders 9+2reb+1ast, H.Warden 9+6reb+4ast, D.Dawam 8+14reb+1ast, J.Carter 8+6reb, J.Cincurak 7+4reb+1ast
Norths Bears: P.Sanders 32+5reb, B.Rymer 30+4reb+7ast, M.Golding 12+11reb+3ast, M.Robert 7+2reb+3ast, B.Fakira 5+2reb, M.Ignatius 5+5reb+3ast

Group North

Logan T. - Gold Coast R. 101-83

Top ranked Rollers (11-4) recorded its fourth loss in Loganholme on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Thunder (9-4) 101-83. Thunder outrebounded Rollers 56-41 including 41 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-1988, college: Bellarmine) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Danish guard Rasmus Bach (193-1995, college: Fort Lewis) helped adding 22 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Mitch Donovan (182) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds and the former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Thunder and four Rollers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Thunder moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Rollers still keep top position with four games lost. Thunder will meet at home Ipswich Force (#8) in the next round. Rollers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: L.Gassick Preston 23+3reb, J.Cadee 20+8reb+8ast, D.Mitch 16+18reb+3ast, T.Krebs 10+4reb+5ast, D.Sullivan 6, T.Diop 4+4reb+1ast
Logan T.: R.Bach 22+5reb+1ast, J.Kendle 21+6reb+3ast, M.Young 15+9reb+2ast, M.Boston 13+4reb+3ast, O.Kyei 10+13reb+3ast, M.Cedar 8+4reb+1ast

Group South

Kilsyth C. - Geelong S. 97-84

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Kilsyth Cobras (10-6) won against at home 3rd placed Geelong Supercats (9-5) 97-84 on Sunday. It was a great evening for swingman Corey Jeffs (203, college: Winona St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points. Adrian Tomada helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds. American Isaac Turner (191-1992, college: St.Vincent) responded with 29 points and guard Gabriel Hadley (190-1998) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kilsyth Cobras moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Geelong Supercats 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:
Geelong S.: I.Turner 29+2reb+1ast, G.Hadley 15+8reb+3ast, D.Gatlin 12+6reb+5ast, O.Odigie 12+9reb, L.McInerney 9+3reb, M.Johnston 4+1reb
Kilsyth C.: C.Jeffs 29+4reb+3ast, A.Tomada 22+6reb+3ast, B.Ursich 16+8reb, T.Moses 15+5reb+3ast, J.Ahale 6+4reb+1ast, M.Dielemans 4+1reb+2ast

Ringwood H. - NW Tasmania 81-90

There was an upset in Heathmont where higher ranked Ringwood Hawks (8-8) were defeated by thirteenth ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (7-8) 90-81 on Sunday. NW Tasmania Thunder made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international guard Sean Macdonald (185-2000) helped adding 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four NW Tasmania Thunder players scored in double figures. American guard Tim Guers (190-1996, college: St.Anselm) responded with 27 points and Jack Barry (-1994) scored 6 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. NW Tasmania Thunder maintains thirteenth place in League with 7-8 record. Loser Ringwood Hawks dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. NW Tasmania Thunder will meet at home higher ranked Knox Raiders (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ringwood Hawks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: T.Guers 27+2reb+2ast, M.Fennell 14+5reb, K.Daggett 12+8reb, J.Roberts 9+4reb+2ast, M.Roberts 7+1reb+1ast, J.Barry 6+7reb+8ast
NW Tasmania: S.Macdonald 31+5reb+4ast, F.Krslovic 21+17reb+6ast, C.Brown 12+4reb+2ast, J.Beveridge 11+3reb+2ast, M.Kenyon 6+7reb+2ast, J.Chilcott 6+1reb+3ast

Frankston B. - Hobart C. 90-95

No shocking result in a game in Seaford where second ranked Huskies (12-4) defeated 10th ranked Frankston Blues (7-7) 95-90 on Sunday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Huskies made 9 blocks. It was a great evening for the former international center Harrison Froling (211-1998, college: Marquette) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard AJ Harris (175-1996, college: NM State) helped adding 25 points. American forward Adrio Bailey (197-1997, college: Arkansas) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Igor Hadziomerovic (193-1992, college: Boise St.) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Huskies and five Frankston Blues players scored in double figures. Huskies keep a position of League leader. Loser Frankston Blues dropped to the eleventh place with seven games lost. Huskies will meet at home Diamond Valley Eagles (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Frankston Blues will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: A.Bailey 20+11reb+2ast, D.Stith 19+7reb+1ast, I.Hadziomerovic 17+7reb+5ast, D.Trist 12+9reb, C.Josh 11+1reb+1ast, A.Karabatsos 8+3ast
Hobart C.: A.Harris 25+4reb+3ast, H.Froling 23+9reb+1ast, J.Sandifer 16+2reb+2ast, O.Angerstein 13+8reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 9+9reb+5ast, J.Stanwix 5+1ast

Melbourne T. - Keilor T. 54-83

Everything could happen in Melbourne at the game between two tied teams. Both sixteenth ranked Thunder and 17th ranked Tigers had identical 4-10 record. But Tigers were not able to use a home court advantage and were rolled over by the opponent from Melbourne 83-54 on Sunday night. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tigers' players. It was a great evening for American forward Jacob Lampkin (206, college: Alaska-Anch.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Carlo Camp helped adding 13 points. Dogukan Elyazar responded with 14 points and guard Michael Wearne (188-1996, college: St.Rose, NY) scored 13 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Thunder maintains sixteenth place in League with 5-10 record. Loser Tigers keep the seventeenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: E.Dogukan 14+3reb+1ast, M.Wearne 13+4reb+1ast, S.Bradbury 7+6reb+1ast, F.Von Hofe 5, V.Rijn Luke 4+3reb, M.Gaze 4+5reb+3ast
Keilor T.: J.Lampkin 41+12reb+4ast, C.Carlo 13+3reb+3ast, C.Riak 9+7reb+1ast, D.Kian 8+1reb+3ast, R.Lewis 8+1reb+1ast, T.Kidd 2+3reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - Mt Gambier 92-79

Round in State League means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Cheltenham where host Sabres (10-5) beat league's leader Mount Gambier Pioneers (11-4) 92-79 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was New Zealand guard Shea Ili (184-1992) who scored 30 points. Tom Koppens chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. Forward Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Clevon Brown (203-1998, college: FIU) added 6 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sabres moved-up to third place in League. Mount Gambier Pioneers at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Gold Coast R. who have the same record. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mt Gambier: N.Marshall 28+13reb, M.Harris 12+5reb+1ast, J.Rawls 12+2reb, T.Kubank 7+3reb, D.Wit Kane 6+3reb, C.Brown 6+14reb+1ast
Sandringham S.: S.Ili 30+3reb+2ast, D.Barlow 14+7reb+2ast, D.Prewster 13+6reb+1ast, T.Wright 13+6reb+2ast, K.Tom 12+10reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 10+4reb+1ast

Waverley F. - Eltham W. 74-70

Very predictable result in Mount Waverley where eleventh ranked Waverley Falcons (8-6) beat 18th ranked Eltham Wildcats (4-11) 74-70 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Strangely Eltham Wildcats outrebounded Waverley Falcons 51-35 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-1991, college: WSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American swingman Bennie Lewis (203-1987, college: Benedict) helped adding 9 points and 9 rebounds. Lewis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Sam Short (195-1998) responded with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-2001) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Waverley Falcons moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Eltham Wildcats dropped to the nineteenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: S.Short 18+8reb+7ast, J.Sykes 17+7reb+1ast, D.Mitchell 15+9reb+2ast, D.Kuany 7+3reb, S.Whelan 5+3reb+3ast, O.Magbegor 5+16reb
Waverley F.: D.Kernich-Drew 27+9reb+6ast, T.Forsyth 14+5reb, S.Conn 12+3reb, B.Lewis 9+9reb+2ast, D.Dillon 6+6reb+8ast, D.McDonald 4+1reb+1ast

Group West

SW Slammers - Goldfields G. 84-104

Not a big story in a game in Bunbury where 14th ranked Slammers (1-16) were outplayed by fifth ranked Giants (11-5) 104-84 on Sunday. Giants made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Slammers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Giants made 9 blocks. It was a great evening for power forward Manylok Malek (205-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) helped adding 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Giants players scored in double figures. Caleb Van De Griend responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Slammers' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Giants maintains fifth place in League with 11-5 record. Loser Slammers keep the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Slammers will play against Magic (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: V.De Griend Caleb 23+14reb, B.Tuach 18+13reb+5ast, B.England 13+2reb+2ast, C.Xavier 6, I.Alastair 5+3reb+1ast, C.Richardson 5+3reb+8ast
Goldfields G.: M.Malek 29+7reb+2ast, J.Ghee 25+7reb+4ast, G.Daow 12+4reb+1ast, L.Smith 12+11reb+1ast, H.Ford 9+4reb+4ast, D.Ballantyne 7+9reb+14ast

Eastern Suns - Geraldton B. 74-80

Everything went according to plan in Kalamunda where first ranked Buccaneers (14-2) won against 11th ranked Suns (3-13) 80-74 on Sunday. Buccaneers dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 18. It was a great evening for American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points. His fellow American import power forward Liam Hunt (201-1995, college: HIU) helped adding 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Buccaneers players scored in double figures. Spencer Alone responded with 21 points and American swingman Albert Almanza (198, college: SHSU) scored 14 points. Suns' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Buccaneers maintains first place in League with 14-2 record. Loser Suns dropped to the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eastern Suns: A.Spencer 21+1reb, A.Almanza 14+2reb, C.Aylett 7+3reb+4ast, C.Lowe 5, R.Huntington 5+2reb+2ast, B.Dinardo 5+2reb
Geraldton B.: C.Coleman 26+4reb+1ast, L.Hunt 15+7reb+1ast, R.Blanchett 13+2reb+1ast, M.Meunier 12+6reb+4ast, N.Johny 9+2reb+1ast, S.Stewart 5+4reb+2ast

Willetton T. - Perth R. 78-94

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Tigers' (6-11) home loss to ninth ranked Redbacks (8-8) 78-94 on Sunday. Redbacks made 27-of-30 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for guard Jerami Grace (190-1994, college: Langston) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 4 steals. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-1994, college: McNeese St.) helped adding 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Andrew Black (190-1993) responded with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Travis Fee (192-1992) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Redbacks maintains ninth place in League with 8-8 record. Loser Tigers keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Redbacks will meet at home league's second-placed Wanneroo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tigers will play against Senators (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: A.Black 18+5reb+4ast, F.Travis 13+5reb+5ast, D.Scott 10+3reb+5ast, M.Vigor 10+6reb+4ast, M.Collins 8+5reb+1ast, G.Thomas 7+3reb+1ast
Perth R.: J.Grace 26+4reb+1ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 22+4reb, T.Jackson 17+8reb+6ast, L.Timms 14+8reb+2ast, B.Smith 8+12reb+1ast, J.Herbert 3+1ast



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