State Leagues Latest Results and Stats

The Regular Season in State League is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Fourth-ranked Hume City Broncos (10-9) made lots of trouble for first ranked Jets (19-1) in Tullamarine on Saturday. The visitors from Sunbury managed to secure only one-point victory 84-83. However their fans expected easier game. Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) who scored 26 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) chipped in 13 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Anthony Dell Orso produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jets maintains first place in League with 19-1 record. Hume City Broncos at the other side keep the fourth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Hunters (11-6) against seventh ranked Bulls (9-10) on Saturday night. Visiting Hunters were crushed by Bulls in Inner West 98-61. Lithuanian power forward Jonas Slapikas (201-1997) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Alex Higgins-Titsha contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) answered with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Hunters. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bulls maintains seventh place in League with 9-10 record. Hunters at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. Bulls will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hunters will play on the road against the league's second-placed Norths Soul Sports Bears and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Mustangs (11-7) against sixth ranked Sutherland Sharks (9-9) on Saturday night. Host Mustangs were defeated by Sutherland Sharks in Maitland 91-77. Geoffrey Gerlach stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Matthew Gray responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sutherland Sharks maintains sixth place in League with 9-9 record. Loser Mustangs dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 41 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
In League McKinnon C. crushed Blackburn V. in a road game 108-73. Camberwell was beaten by Western Port at home 85-95. Wyndham D. destroyed Chelsea G. on the opponent's court 129-86. Norwood F. was outscored by Forestville E. in a home game 72-114. Woodville W. rolled over Southern T. on the road 119-83. Sturt S. was crushed by S.Adelaide P. on its own court 72-92. C.District L. beat N.Adelaide R. in Gawler 80-71. W.Adelaide B. destroyed Eastern M. at home 111-75. Cent.Coast C. managed to outperform Bankstown B. on the opponent's court 98-92. Manly Warr. recorded a loss to Illawarra H. 2 in a home game 102-104. Norths Bears defeated Hills H. on the road 80-77. Albury W.B. was beaten by Canberra G. on its own court 103-109. Northside W. won against Logan T. in Taigum 110-101. Cairns M. unfortunately lost to Mackay M. at home 78-88. Logan T. recorded a loss to Gold Coast R. on the opponent's court 90-102. Northside W. defeated SD Spartans in a home game 99-82. Ipswich F. beat USC Rip on the road 87-72. SW Metro P. was destroyed by RedCity R. on its own court 63-86. Townsville H. unfortunately lost to SC Phoenix in Cotton Tree 83-88. Darwin Salties recorded a loss to Mackay M. at home 87-98. Brisbane C. were defeated by NGC Seahawks on the opponent's court 92-76. Hobart C. smashed Waverley F. in a home game 93-66. Mt Gambier won against Bendigo B. on the road 91-86. Sandringham S. managed to outperform Keilor T. on its own court 89-80. Kilsyth C. managed to beat Casey C. in a road game 80-70. Knox R. defeated Melbourne T. at home 77-75. Ballarat M. was beaten by Nunawading S. on the opponent's court 89-78. Diamond V.E. won against Eltham W. in a home game 73-69. Waverley F. unfortunately lost to NW Tasmania on the road 63-69. Ringwood H. recorded a loss to Frankston B. on its own court 98-100. Perry Lakes H. was defeated by Perth R. in Northbridge 76-73. Warwick S. was smashed by Cockburn C. at home 89-108. Rockingham F. won against Willetton T. on the opponent's court 88-76. Cockburn C. outscored SW Slammers in a home game 124-105. Goldfields G. managed to beat Mandurah M. on the road 93-88. Lakeside L. was defeated by Warwick S. on its own court 84-91. East Perth E. was smashed by Perry Lakes H. in Floreat 76-48. Geraldton B. destroyed Joondalup W. at home 83-59.
The best stats of 41th round was 26 points and 17 rebounds by Aaron Frost of Chelsea G..

Group Big V

Blackburn V. - McKinnon C. 73-108

There was no surprise in Melbourne where 6th ranked Vikings (6-14) were crushed by third ranked Cougars (12-6) 108-73 on Saturday. Cougars looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Hamriding Sports Management) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners and guard Mitchell Barry (190, college: HPU) chipped in 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward DMonte Evans (190, college: Bluefield) responded with 23 points and 4 assists and Edward Bourke scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Five Cougars and four Vikings players 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. Cougars maintains third place in League with 12-6 record having 2 victories less than leader Canberra G. Loser Vikings dropped to the seventh position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: S.Black 33+8reb+6ast, L.Peynenborg 13+7reb+3ast, J.Malvaso 12+2reb+1ast, M.Josh 11+3reb+1ast, M.Barry 11+11reb+4ast, K.Baird 8+4reb+2ast
Blackburn V.: D.Evans 23+4reb+4ast, Z.Michael 12+5reb, B.Edward 10+7reb+1ast, D.Agoth 10+3reb+3ast, J.Tanner 9+1reb+4ast, H.Matthew 3+3reb

Camberwell - Western Port 85-95

There was a small surprise in Melbourne where seventh ranked Steelers (6-13) defeated 5th ranked Camberwell (9-11) 95-85 on Saturday. Steelers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU, agency: Hamriding Sports Management) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-1981) chipped in 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Steelers players scored in double figures. American Sean Clarke responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds and guard Luke Shelley (188-1991, college: KWC) scored 24 points and 6 assists. Camberwell's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Steelers moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Camberwell keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Western Port: T.Manassa 34+16reb+10ast, D.Corletto 24+7reb+6ast, J.Gaze 18+6reb+3ast, T.Matthew 10+2reb+2ast, S.Burch 5+3reb+4ast, M.Turner 2+8reb
Camberwell: C.Sean 29+5reb+2ast, L.Shelley 24+3reb+6ast, Z.Matt 10+2reb+2ast, O.Mein 6+5reb, J.West 6+10reb+6ast, C.Sam 5+5reb+2ast

Hume City B. - Sunbury J. 83-84

Fourth-ranked Hume City Broncos (10-9) made lots of trouble for first ranked Jets (19-1) in Tullamarine on Saturday. The visitors from Sunbury managed to secure only one-point victory 84-83. However their fans expected easier game. Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) who scored 26 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Anthony Dell Orso produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Corey Fiddes (198, college: CS East Bay) added 17 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Hume City Broncos players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jets maintains first place in League with 19-1 record. Hume City Broncos at the other side keep the fourth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 26+3reb+5ast, G.Blackshear 14+2reb+1ast, T.Clayton 13+15reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 8+4reb+6ast, M.Berezdecky 8+3reb+1ast, B.Nathan 8+1reb+2ast
Hume City B.: D.Orso Anthony 20+13reb+6ast, C.Fiddes 17+10reb+2ast, M.Puondak 14+7reb, C.Elder 14+3reb+4ast, M.Viitala 7+4reb+5ast, S.Prendergast 6+3reb+1ast

Chelsea G. - Wyndham D. 86-129

Very expected game in Melbourne where bottom-ranked Gulls (0-20) were rolled over by second ranked Devils (16-4) 129-86 on Saturday. Devils outrebounded Gulls 52-34 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Forward Manel Ayol (201, college: Hawaii) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) chipped in 28 points and 4 assists. Howard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Aaron Frost (206, college: Dawson CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds and point guard Kirk Smith (178) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Devils maintains second place in League with 16-4 record having just two point less than leader Canberra G. Loser Gulls still closes the standings with 20 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 28+4reb+4ast, M.Ayol 22+11reb+5ast, A.Dolny 22+6reb+2ast, J.Oskar 17+4reb+2ast, K.Green 14+10reb+4ast, N.Joshua 12+5reb+6ast
Chelsea G.: A.Frost 26+17reb+2ast, K.Smith 18+1reb+4ast, K.Tito 15+3reb+4ast, J.Watt 12+5reb, G.Callum 11+2ast, C.Pratt 4+6reb+2ast

Group Central

Norwood F. - Forestville E. 72-114

Rather predictable result in Marden where second ranked Forestville Eagles (14-4) outscored 4th placed Norwood Flames (10-8) 114-72 on Saturday. Forestville Eagles forced 19 Norwood Flames turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) stepped up and scored 27 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198, college: Midland CC) chipped in 28 points and 5 rebounds. Five Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. Swingman Luca Barei (195-2003) responded with 15 points and American center Anthony Green (208-1996, college: Northeastern) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. 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. Forestville Eagles maintains second place in League with 14-4 record having just two points less than leader Canberra G. Loser Norwood Flames keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: M.Machar 28+5reb+1ast, J.Purchase 27+9reb+4ast, G.Mays 17+5reb, I.Fiston 12+8reb+5ast, A.Doyle 12+3reb+11ast, B.Brine 9+6reb+1ast
Norwood F.: B.Luca 15+4reb+1ast, D.Webber 10+5reb+1ast, A.Green 10+6reb+1ast, A.Janssan 8+2reb+1ast, T.McBride 7+5reb+1ast, M.Lycett 6+2reb+4ast

Southern T. - Woodville W. 83-119

Not a big story in a game in Morphett Vale where 8th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (4-12) were outplayed by first ranked Woodville Warriors (15-2) 119-83 on Saturday. Woodville Warriors dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' 46. Woodville Warriors looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) stepped up and scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and center Devon McGee (205-1997) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Stepney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Ricardo Martin (203-1992, college: Lander) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Vionte Daniels scored 15 points. Five Woodville Warriors and four Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players 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. Woodville Warriors maintains first place in League with 15-2 record. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: J.Stepney 23+8reb+6ast, D.McGee 21+7reb+3ast, N.Wurm 15+3reb+4ast, J.Boonstoppel 13+5reb+3ast, J.Jackson 11+9reb+2ast, D.McKee 10+2reb+3ast
Southern T.: R.Martin 19+9reb+3ast, D.Vionte 15+2reb+3ast, M.Machar 13+5reb, S.Curtis 11+4reb+3ast, A.Christian 8+3reb, S.Jamie 4+5reb+1ast

Sturt S. - S.Adelaide P. 72-92

Everything went according to plan in Pasadena where third ranked South Adelaide Panthers (12-5) outleveled 6th ranked Sturt Sabres (8-10) 92-72 on Saturday. South Adelaide Panthers had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls St.) stepped up and scored 30 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) chipped in 21 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Sam Daly (193-1995, college: Chaminade) responded with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and swingman Tim Klaosen (196-1989) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. South Adelaide Panthers maintains third place in League with 12-5 record having five points less than leader Canberra G. Loser Sturt Sabres keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: J.Smith 30+6reb+2ast, A.Starling 21+10reb+2ast, A.Barton 11+5reb+2ast, C.Ellison 9+7reb+2ast, S.Johns 8+2reb+4ast, T.Davies 5+3reb+5ast
Sturt S.: H.Meakes 13+3reb, T.Klaosen 11+5reb+4ast, S.Daly 11+5reb+7ast, D.Haygood 10+3reb+1ast, J.Turnbull 8+1reb+1ast, N.Fassos 6+2reb

N.Adelaide R. - C.District L. 71-80

There was an upset in Greenacres where higher ranked North Adelaide Rockets (10-8) were defeated by ninth ranked Central District Lions (5-12) 80-71 on Saturday. Central District Lions forced 25 North Adelaide Rockets turnovers. Strangely North Adelaide Rockets outrebounded Central District Lions 49-37 including 35 on the defensive glass. American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) stepped up and scored 24 points and 6 assists for the winners and his fellow American import swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Jenkins is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. American swingman Terry Winn III (201-1995, college: UTRGV) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Riley Harrap scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Central District Lions moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser North Adelaide Rockets keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: B.Johnson 24+3reb+6ast, B.Jenkins 20+6reb+3ast, T.Dowdell 18+8reb+1ast, B.Sunday 9+7reb+2ast, B.Nathan 5+4reb, M.Manyang 4+7reb
N.Adelaide R.: H.Riley 19+7reb+4ast, T.Winn III 19+12reb, J.Akoh 15+11reb+2ast, M.Dylan 9+3reb+3ast, D.Apiok 5+10reb+1ast, H.Staude 4+2reb+6ast

W.Adelaide B. - Eastern M. 111-75

No shocking result in a game in Woodville where seventh ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (6-11) smashed 10th ranked Eastern Mavericks (1-15) 111-75 on Saturday. West Adelaide Bearcats forced 24 Eastern Mavericks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Eastern Mavericks' players. American guard Nate Sheppard (198, college: Malone) stepped up and scored 41 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for the winners and Nikolas Desantis chipped in 25 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Four West Adelaide Bearcats players scored in double figures. Naturalized Greek center Ioannis Dimakopoulos (218-1994, college: UC Irvine) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Keouvion McCalop (203, college: Dakota Bottin.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. 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. West Adelaide Bearcats maintains seventh place in League with 6-11 record. Loser Eastern Mavericks keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: N.Sheppard 41+5reb+3ast, N.Desantis 25+10reb+6ast, S.Sean 14+2reb+2ast, P.Kurtis 12+8reb+7ast, A.Spadavecchia 7+6reb+10ast, B.Harry 5
Eastern M.: K.McCalop 19+10reb+2ast, J.Legan 19+5reb+4ast, I.Dimakopoulos 15+11reb+6ast, C.Tom 8+1reb+1ast, R.Owen 7+3reb+1ast, M.Marko 6+1reb+1ast

Group East

Bankstown B. - Cent.Coast C. 92-98

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked Bankstown Bruins' (5-14) home loss to eleventh ranked Crusaders (7-12) 92-98 on Saturday. Crusaders made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. Crusaders outrebounded Bankstown Bruins 52-32 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Callum Jenkins stepped up with a double-double by scoring 42 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds (was perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and Jacob Cracknell chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Lachlan Anderson (206-1997, college: EKU) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and forward Jack Lopez (196-1994, college: Montana) scored 25 points. Four Bankstown Bruins players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Crusaders maintains eleventh place in League with 7-12 record. Loser Bankstown Bruins keep the twelfth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: C.Jenkins 42+18reb, J.Cracknell 15+5reb+2ast, W.Bates 12+4reb+3ast, O.Robilliard 7+7reb+3ast, L.Hammish 7+5reb+2ast, R.Aaron 7+2reb
Bankstown B.: J.Lopez 25+4reb+1ast, L.Anderson 25+5reb+1ast, D.Elkaz 15+1reb+3ast, N.Brown 13+2reb+4ast, N.Musters 8+9reb+2ast, T.Nicko 3+2reb

Manly Warr. - Illawarra H. 2 102-104

Very predictable result in Narrabeen where fifth ranked Hawks (11-7) edged 10th ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (8-12) 104-102 on Saturday. Hawks forced 21 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles turnovers. American point guard Kiwi Gardner (170-1993, college: Providence) stepped up and scored 47 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Sean Mullan (198-1990, college: Nova SE) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Hawks' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Daniel Pitcher (185, college: UNB) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-1991, college: West Liberty) scored 20 points and 6 assists. Four Hawks and five Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Hawks moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Manly Warringah Sea Eagles keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: K.Gardner 47+6reb+3ast, S.Mullan 19+5reb+5ast, L.Walker 10+7reb+3ast, E.Laudato 10+2reb+1ast, M.Harry 7+8reb, C.Riley 6+1reb+2ast
Manly Warr.: W.McFee 21+4reb+1ast, I.Faithfull 20+3reb+6ast, D.Pitcher 18+13reb+3ast, S.White 17+3reb+4ast, K.Painter 11+9reb+6ast, W.Matthew 10+2reb+3ast

Inner WB - Newcastle H. 98-61

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Hunters (11-6) against seventh ranked Bulls (9-10) on Saturday night. Visiting Hunters were crushed by Bulls in Inner West 98-61. Bulls outrebounded Hunters 49-36 including 36 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Lithuanian power forward Jonas Slapikas (201-1997) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Alex Higgins-Titsha contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) answered with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Matur Maluach (196, college: UNB) added 19 points in the effort for Hunters. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bulls maintains seventh place in League with 9-10 record. Hunters at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. Bulls will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hunters will play on the road against the league's second-placed Norths Soul Sports Bears and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: H.Alex 20+9reb+1ast, J.Slapikas 15+12reb+3ast, R.Jasper 12+3reb+5ast, C.Adup 12+1reb+1ast, C.Maker 11+7reb+3ast, R.Reggie 9+1reb
Newcastle H.: M.Maluach 19+1reb+2ast, M.Cherry 15+5reb+1ast, R.Beisty 10+9reb+5ast, J.Smith 6+5reb, G.Jaidyn 5+3reb+2ast, J.Dorricott 4+1ast

Maitland M. - Sutherland S. 77-91

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Mustangs (11-7) against sixth ranked Sutherland Sharks (9-9) on Saturday night. Host Mustangs were defeated by Sutherland Sharks in Maitland 91-77. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sutherland Sharks made 7 blocks. Geoffrey Gerlach stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999, agency: BIG) chipped in 28 points and 6 rebounds. Canadian point guard Matthew Gray (183, college: Camosun) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks and New Zealand center James Hunter (208-1991, college: S.Dakota) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Sutherland Sharks and four Mustangs players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sutherland Sharks maintains sixth place in League with 9-9 record. Loser Mustangs dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: H.Lochlan 28+6reb+2ast, G.Geoffrey 23+10reb+4ast, W.Archer 14+6reb+2ast, A.Cabrera 12+4reb+1ast, M.Jordan 10+5reb+4ast, J.Charles 2+5reb
Maitland M.: M.Gray 14+6reb+2ast, S.Watson 14+3reb+2ast, J.Hunter 13+6reb+1ast, W.Cranston-Lown 10+1reb+2ast, D.Millburn 8+3reb, J.Edwards 7+3reb+6ast

Hills H. - Norths Bears 77-80

Not a big story in a game in Baulkham Hills where 9th ranked Hills Hornets (8-12) were edged by fifth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (12-7) 80-77 on Saturday. Guard Ignatius Mitchell (185-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American forward Patrick Sanders (201-1985, college: UC Irvine) chipped in 19 points. Liam Moss responded with 28 points and 5 rebounds and guard Benjamin Kearins (188, agency: BIG) scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Hills Hornets players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Norths Soul Sports Bears moved-up to second place in League. Loser Hills Hornets keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. Norths Soul Sports Bears will meet at home Hunters (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hills Hornets will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Norths Bears: M.Ignatius 25+10reb+5ast, P.Sanders 19+3reb+2ast, O.Angus 9+6reb, B.Fakira 7+5reb+1ast, M.Golding 7+8reb+3ast, G.Thomas 5+2reb
Hills H.: M.Liam 28+5reb+2ast, P.Brotherson 14+6reb+1ast, B.Kearins 11+9reb+6ast, C.Lachlan 11+3reb, P.Joe 6+3reb+1ast, T.Patrick 4+1reb+1ast

Albury W.B. - Canberra G. 103-109

Everything went according to plan in Albury where first ranked Canberra Gunners (14-6) won against 8th ranked Bandits (8-11) 109-103 on Saturday. Guard James Toohey (188, college: SVSU) stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds. Canberra Gunners' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Duom Dawam (208) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds and naturalized Swiss center Hamish Warden (203-1999, college: NDC) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Four Canberra Gunners and five Bandits players scored in double figures. Canberra Gunners maintains first place in League with 14-6 record. Loser Bandits keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: J.Toohey 26+6reb+1ast, G.Morison 22+11reb, M.William 21+2reb+1ast, A.Akech 16+10reb, M.Shaun 8+5reb+2ast, M.Cooper 8+1reb
Albury W.B.: H.Warden 23+10reb+1ast, D.Dawam 22+17reb, L.Cummings 17+8reb+4ast, J.Saunders 14+6reb+2ast, K.Hayward 12+2reb+2ast, J.Cincurak 9+6reb+1ast

Group North

Logan T. - Northside W. 101-110

There was an upset in Loganholme where higher ranked Thunder (10-8) was defeated by tenth ranked Northside Wizards (9-8) 110-101 on Friday. Northside Wizards made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international guard Mitchell McCarron (189-1992, college: MSU Denver) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners and the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) chipped in 30 points and 4 assists. American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-1988, college: Bellarmine) responded with 38 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Mitch Young (206-1990, college: St.Mary's, CA) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Five Northside Wizards and four Thunder players scored in double figures. Northside Wizards moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Thunder 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:
Northside W.: A.Drmic 30+4reb+4ast, K.Pinder 25+9reb, M.McCarron 23+7reb+12ast, K.White 16+2reb+2ast, D.Lual 12+8reb+3ast, R.Deshawn 4+3reb+1ast
Logan T.: J.Kendle 38+5reb+4ast, R.Bach 18+3reb+5ast, M.Young 17+10reb+2ast, M.Boston 13+3reb+2ast, M.Cedar 9+1ast, O.Kyei 6+15reb+1ast

Cairns M. - Mackay M. 78-88

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Mackay Meteors (14-4) defeated on the road 4th placed Cairns Marlins (11-7) 88-78 on Friday. Mackay Meteors dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Cairns Marlins' 28. Mackay Meteors forced 19 Cairns Marlins turnovers. Tongan swingman Viliami Foketi (193-1996) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and the former international forward Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) chipped in 15 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Kody Stattmann (201-2000, college: Virginia) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mackay Meteors maintains first place in League with 14-4 record. Loser Cairns Marlins keep the fourth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: F.Viliami 22+4reb, G.Jaylin 15+4reb+5ast, B.Bayles 15+3reb+3ast, K.Galloway 14+7reb+2ast, R.Martin 7+2reb+4ast, M.Kye 6+5reb
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 16+6reb+1ast, M.Djeric 15+5reb+3ast, B.Ayre 14+1ast, L.Mayen 10+7reb+3ast, J.Mitchell 7+8reb+4ast, C.Ahwang 7+1reb+1ast

Gold Coast R. - Logan T. 102-90

Very expected game in Gold Coast where 6th ranked Thunder (10-8) was defeated by second ranked Rollers (13-5) 102-90 on Saturday. Rollers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 43 points (!!!) and 10 assists (on 17-of-19 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 27 points and 7 rebounds. Rollers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-1988, college: Bellarmine) responded with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Mitch Young (206-1990, college: St.Mary's, CA) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Four Thunder players scored in double figures. Rollers maintains second place in League with 13-5 record behind leader Canberra G. Loser Thunder 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:
Gold Coast R.: J.Cadee 43+3reb+10ast, T.Krebs 27+7reb+2ast, L.Patterson 10+12reb+5ast, L.Gassick Preston 9+1reb+3ast, D.Mitch 7+4reb+2ast, J.Eustace 3+1reb+1ast
Logan T.: J.Kendle 25+5reb+4ast, M.Young 23+7reb+3ast, O.Kyei 13+17reb+2ast, R.Bach 13+6reb+2ast, M.Boston 8+2reb+4ast, M.Cedar 6+1reb

Northside W. - SD Spartans 99-82

Very predictable result in Taigum where tenth ranked Northside Wizards (9-8) beat 15th ranked Brisbane Spartans (4-13) 99-82 on Saturday. Northside Wizards made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international guard Mitchell McCarron (189-1992, college: MSU Denver) chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Northside Wizards players scored in double figures. American forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) scored 18 points and 7 assists. Brisbane Spartans' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Northside Wizards moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Brisbane Spartans dropped to the sixteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: A.Drmic 28+11reb+4ast, M.McCarron 24+5reb+9ast, D.Lual 21+5reb+2ast, K.Pinder 15+14reb+2ast, R.Deshawn 7, J.Mumtaz 2+1reb
SD Spartans: J.Canty 23+10reb+1ast, M.Kobe 18+4reb+7ast, C.Cedar 10+5reb+3ast, T.Ammar 8+5reb+2ast, M.William 7+2reb, N.Nai 7+7reb

USC Rip - Ipswich F. 72-87

There was an upset in Sippy Downs where 3rd placed Rip City (11-5) was defeated by seventh ranked Ipswich Force (10-7) 87-72 on Saturday. Ipswich Force made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Ipswich Force had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and American-DR Congolese forward Henry Pwono (198-1991, college: ECU) chipped in 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Isaih Tueta (187-1991) responded with 15 points and 7 assists and American forward Eric McAlister (204-1990, college: Stony Brook) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five Ipswich Force and four Rip City players scored in double figures. Ipswich Force moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Rip City keeps the third position with five games lost. Ipswich Force will meet at home South West Metro Pirates (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rip City will play against Townsville Heat (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: M.Deng 21+13reb+2ast, H.Pwono 19+11reb+6ast, I.White 16+9reb+5ast, C.Goldfinch 13+4reb+3ast, J.Ralph 13+3reb+6ast, R.Jeffries 3+1ast
USC Rip: E.McAlister 16+5reb+2ast, I.Tueta 15+4reb+7ast, K.Noi 12+9reb, V.Williams Jr. 11+3reb+4ast, J.Tueta 7+3reb+1ast, B.Kai 4+4reb+1ast

SW Metro P. - RedCity R. 63-86

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Runcorn where fourteenth ranked Roar (5-12) outleveled 13th ranked South West Metro Pirates (4-12) 86-63 on Saturday. American forward Spencer Parker (201-1993, college: BGSU, agency: Inception Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and guard Jayden Hodgson (190-1997, college: GVSU) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Taylor Young (190-1990, college: WPU) responded with 12 points and 5 rebounds and guard Brendan Teys (188-1990) scored 18 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 rest. Roar moved-up to thirteenth place in League. Loser South West Metro Pirates dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Roar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. South West Metro Pirates will play against Ipswich Force (#5) in Booval and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: S.Parker 30+11reb+3ast, N.Larkins 17+2reb+1ast, J.Hodgson 12+8reb+1ast, K.Bishop 7+9reb+1ast, A.Godinet 6+7reb+2ast, M.Robert 5
SW Metro P.: B.Teys 18+2reb, T.Young 12+5reb+3ast, G.Cameron 9+4reb+2ast, E.Brandon 8+6reb+2ast, Z.Carter 5+8reb+1ast, H.Jakobe 4+4reb

SC Phoenix - Townsville H. 88-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked Townsville Heat's (6-11) road loss to eleventh ranked Phoenix (9-8) 83-88 on Saturday. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and naturalized New Zealand forward Jonathan Janssen (205-1995, college: HPU) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Richard Peachey (196-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and center Matthew Rees (205-1987) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Phoenix moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Townsville Heat keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Phoenix will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Townsville Heat will play against Rip City (#3) in Sippy Downs and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 28+4reb+3ast, J.Janssen 22+7reb+3ast, J.Aver 11, O.Cluff 10+9reb, N.Kahler 8+8reb+1ast, U.Cooper 5+2reb
Townsville H.: M.Rees 25+5reb+2ast, P.Richard 22+11reb+4ast, J.Todd 8+8reb+2ast, W.Taine 8+1reb, L.Atkins 7+2reb+3ast, P.Harrison 7+5reb

Darwin Salties - Mackay M. 87-98

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Mackay Meteors (14-4) defeated on the road 5th ranked Salties (10-7) 98-87 on Saturday. Mackay Meteors made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The former international forward Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) stepped up and scored 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and naturalized American forward Kyrin Galloway (203-1999, college: UNCG) chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds. Four Mackay Meteors players scored in double figures. The former international forward Makuach Maluach (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) responded with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Jerron Jamerson (194-1992, college: Goshen) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Mackay Meteors maintains first place in League with 14-4 record. Loser Salties dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: G.Jaylin 27+5reb+2ast, B.Bayles 20+5reb+4ast, K.Galloway 19+11reb+2ast, F.Viliami 13+8reb, R.Martin 7+1reb+6ast, B.Rasmussen 6+7reb+2ast
Darwin Salties: M.Maluach 36+13reb+4ast, J.Jamerson 18+13reb+6ast, T.Dufelmeier 13+10reb+6ast, D.Riak 8+3reb, D.Babb 5+2reb+1ast, J.Spiers 5+1reb+1ast

NGC Seahawks - Brisbane C. 92-76

There was an upset in Runaway Bay where higher ranked Brisbane Capitals (8-9) were defeated by fifteenth ranked Seahawks (5-13) 92-76 on Saturday. Seahawks had a 39-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international guard Alexander Mudronja (196-1999, college: St.Mary's, CA) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners and guard Aiden Krause (193-2000, college: UC Irvine) chipped in 30 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Atem Bior (201, college: UTSA) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Seahawks and four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Seahawks moved-up to fourteenth place in League. Loser Brisbane Capitals dropped to the eleventh position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NGC Seahawks: A.Krause 30+5reb+2ast, A.Mudronja 24+8reb+11ast, M.Lloyd 14+6reb+1ast, D.Gurney 13+10reb, J.Hunter 11+15reb+10ast, L.Jett 0
Brisbane C.: L.Dent 16+6reb+6ast, T.Soong 14+3reb+1ast, A.Bior 13+7reb+5ast, A.Kopcikas 13+3reb+1ast, B.Wilson 6+5reb+3ast, B.Volkman 6+8reb+3ast

Group South

Hobart C. - Waverley F. 93-66

Very predictable result in Hobart where first ranked Huskies (16-5) outscored 10th ranked Waverley Falcons (9-10) 93-66 on Friday. Huskies made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Waverley Falcons turnovers. The former international center Harrison Froling (211-1998, college: Marquette) stepped up and scored 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Jarred Bairstow (201-1992, college: UCO) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Huskies players scored in double figures. American guard Durrell McDonald (188, college: Mercyhurst) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and forward Tristan Forsyth (208, college: CBU) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Huskies maintains first place in League with 16-5 record. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: H.Froling 22+9reb+4ast, R.Jacob 19+5reb+2ast, J.Bairstow 16+9reb+2ast, S.McDaniel 14+4reb+2ast, J.Sandifer 7+5reb+1ast, J.Stanwix 4+5reb
Waverley F.: T.Forsyth 18+5reb+1ast, D.McDonald 17+8reb+2ast, J.Heath 13+2reb+3ast, S.Conn 8+1reb, B.Lewis 6+5reb+2ast, D.Kernich-Drew 3+4reb+2ast

Bendigo B. - Mt Gambier 86-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Bendigo Braves' (12-7) home loss to second ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (13-5) 86-91 on Saturday. Michael Harris stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and forward Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) chipped in 21 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) responded with 31 points and 5 rebounds and Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Five Mount Gambier Pioneers and four Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Mount Gambier Pioneers maintains second place in League with 13-5 record behind leader Canberra G. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Mount Gambier Pioneers will meet Geelong Supercats (#6) on the road in the next round. Bendigo Braves will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mt Gambier: M.Harris 23+10reb+2ast, N.Marshall 21+4reb+5ast, C.Brown 13+10reb+2ast, J.Rawls 11+5reb, T.Kubank 10+6reb+2ast, T.Daly 7+3reb+2ast
Bendigo B.: K.Kuany 31+5reb+1ast, R.Luke 20+4reb+3ast, S.Djitte 15+14reb, J.Lloyd 10+6reb+3ast, M.Clarke 8+4reb+4ast, I.Murphy 2+5reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - Keilor T. 89-80

Everything went according to plan in Cheltenham where fifth ranked Sabres (13-6) won against 16th ranked Thunder (6-13) 89-80 on Saturday. Sabres shot 21 for 28 from the free-throw line, while Thunder only scored five points from the stripe. New Zealand guard Shea Ili (184-1992) stepped up and scored 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Campbell Blogg chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Jacob Lampkin (206, college: Alaska-Anch.) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Carlo Camp scored 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sabres moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Thunder keeps the sixteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: B.Campbell 27+5reb, S.Ili 23+7reb+2ast, O.David 10+5reb, D.Barlow 9+5reb+1ast, T.Smith-Milner 8+10reb, N.Gabsch 7+2reb+1ast
Keilor T.: J.Lampkin 18+6reb, C.Carlo 16+3reb, T.Kidd 14+3reb+1ast, C.Riak 9+7reb, S.Matt 8+5reb, C.Long 6+4reb

Casey C. - Kilsyth C. 70-80

There was no surprise in Cranbourne where 15th ranked Cavaliers (6-13) were defeated by fourth ranked Kilsyth Cobras (13-6) 80-70 on Saturday. Adrian Tomada stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and swingman Benjamin Ursich (196-1996, college: Augusta) chipped in 19 points. Kilsyth Cobras' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Jordan Bell responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized British swingman Matthew Donlan (200-1993, college: YSU) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Kilsyth Cobras moved-up to third place in League. Loser Cavaliers keep the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 19+6reb+6ast, B.Ursich 19+2reb, C.Jeffs 11+6reb+2ast, T.Moses 9+5reb+2ast, M.Dielemans 9+3reb+1ast, H.Macdonald 7+5reb
Casey C.: H.William 17+5reb+3ast, M.Donlan 17+5reb+3ast, B.Jordan 13+14reb+3ast, A.Williams 8+3reb+4ast, B.Waterhouse 5+2reb+1ast, M.Riggs 5+1reb

Knox R. - Melbourne T. 77-75

No shocking result in a game in Wantirna South where ninth ranked Knox Raiders (10-9) edged 18th ranked Tigers (4-14) 77-75 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Knox Raiders looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Acuoth (213-1996) stepped up and scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and Bailey Nunn chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Forward Felix Von Hofe (196-1993, college: EWU) responded with 26 points and 5 rebounds and forward Mason Gaze (198, college: Lindenwood) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Knox Raiders moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Tigers keep the eighteenth position with 14 games lost. Knox Raiders will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigers will play against Dandenong Rangers (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: A.Deng 19+7reb, N.Bailey 15+3reb+4ast, J.Foy 13+5reb+3ast, D.Hare 7+2reb+2ast, A.Gibson 6+2reb+3ast, A.Nyok 6+1reb
Melbourne T.: F.Von Hofe 26+5reb+1ast, M.Gaze 10+6reb+4ast, R.Harrison 8+2reb+1ast, M.Wearne 7+2ast, S.Bradbury 6+8reb+1ast, C.Taj 5+2reb

Nunawading S. - Ballarat M. 89-78

There was an upset in East Burwood where higher ranked Ballarat Miners (9-9) were defeated by fourteenth ranked Spectres (7-11) 89-78 on Saturday. Naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-1996, college: LeMoyne) stepped up and scored 37 points (!!!) for the winners and American center Dain Swetalla (206-1986, college: Augustana, IL) chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds. American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) responded with 23 points and 4 assists and naturalized South Sudanese forward Deng Gak (208-1998, college: Miami, FL) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Spectres maintains fourteenth place in League with 7-11 record. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the eleventh position with nine games lost. Spectres will meet Eltham Wildcats (#19) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Ballarat Miners will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: C.Asuncion-Byrd 37+1reb+2ast, K.Box 11+2reb+2ast, J.Geer 11+3reb+1ast, D.Swetalla 10+12reb+3ast, J.Gandolfo 8+2reb+4ast, C.Barker 6+8reb+3ast
Ballarat M.: P.Bungei 23+4reb+4ast, K.Sapwell 14+4reb+2ast, D.Gak 13+9reb+1ast, N.Pozoglou 11+6reb+1ast, D.Crisp 5+3reb, H.William 5+2reb+6ast

Diamond V.E. - Eltham W. 73-69

Very predictable result in Greensborough where twelfth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (10-10) beat 19th ranked Eltham Wildcats (4-14) 73-69 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Naturalized Canadian guard Dejan Vasiljevic (190-1997, college: Miami, FL) stepped up and scored 25 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners and Bj Symons chipped in 16 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Owen Foxwell (187-2003) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-2001) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Diamond Valley Eagles moved-up to tenth place in League. Loser Eltham Wildcats keep the nineteenth position with 14 games lost. Diamond Valley Eagles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Eltham Wildcats will play against Spectres (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: D.Vasiljevic 25+9reb+3ast, S.Bj 16+14reb+1ast, B.Ryan 10+2reb+2ast, N.Manyang 8+2reb+1ast, B.Allen 8+5reb+3ast, M.AJ 4+1reb
Eltham W.: F.Owen 17+5reb+1ast, D.Mitchell 15+5reb+2ast, J.Sykes 12+4reb+2ast, S.Short 8+7reb+3ast, O.Magbegor 6+6reb+2ast, S.Whelan 6+1reb

NW Tasmania - Waverley F. 69-63

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Ulverstone where 10th ranked Waverley Falcons (9-10) were defeated by eleventh ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (10-10) 69-63 on Saturday. NW Tasmania Thunder outrebounded Waverley Falcons 48-37 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international guard Matthew Kenyon (195-1998) chipped in 8 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international point guard Daniel Dillon (193-1986, college: Arizona) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-1991, college: WSU) scored 14 points. NW Tasmania Thunder moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: S.Kye 20+4reb+2ast, F.Krslovic 18+13reb+4ast, M.Kenyon 8+15reb+6ast, S.Macdonald 8+4reb+4ast, J.Chilcott 6+3reb+1ast, F.Jacob 4+1reb
Waverley F.: D.Kernich-Drew 14+2reb+3ast, D.Dillon 13+10reb+4ast, B.Lewis 11+6reb, T.Forsyth 9+5reb+2ast, J.Heath 7+6reb+3ast, D.McDonald 5+4reb+1ast

Ringwood H. - Frankston B. 98-100

Everything went according to plan in Heathmont where seventh ranked Frankston Blues (11-7) edged 13th ranked Ringwood Hawks (9-11) 100-98 on Saturday. Frankston Blues made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. Forward Dan Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) stepped up and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international guard Emmett Naar (185-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 assists and American forward Kyle Daggett (198, college: Shepherd) scored 29 points and 7 rebounds (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field). Five Frankston Blues and four Ringwood Hawks players scored in double figures. Ringwood Hawks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Frankston Blues maintains seventh place in League with 11-7 record. Loser Ringwood Hawks keep the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: D.Trist 26+8reb, D.Stith 23+7reb+1ast, L.Barker 17+7reb+7ast, A.MacDonald 13+2reb+3ast, L.Barker 12+7reb+6ast, P.Will 6
Ringwood H.: K.Daggett 29+7reb+1ast, E.Naar 24+3reb+12ast, T.Guers 19+4reb+8ast, S.Clarke 11+4reb+2ast, T.Latham 8+2reb, M.Roberts 4+1ast

Group West

Perth R. - Perry Lakes H. 76-73

There was a minor upset in Northbridge where their close opponent Hawks (11-10) were edged by ninth ranked Redbacks (10-9) 76-73 on Friday. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-1994, college: McNeese St.) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (201-1999) chipped in 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-1998, college: CS Monterey) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and guard Matthew Leary (190-2000, college: Knox) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Redbacks maintains ninth place in League with 10-9 record. Loser Hawks dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: T.Jackson 20+9reb+3ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 17+11reb+4ast, J.Grace 16+7reb+4ast, L.Timms 14+8reb+2ast, R.Michael 6+1reb, A.Clarke 3+1reb+2ast
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 18+3reb+1ast, A.Ferguson 15+12reb+2ast, J.Isenbarger 13+3reb+4ast, L.Thomas 10+7reb+4ast, R.Smith 9+4reb+1ast, B.Purser 6+6reb+6ast

Warwick S. - Cockburn C. 89-108

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Cougars' (13-7) road victory over 6th ranked Senators (13-7) 108-89 on Friday. Cougars looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cougars made 7 blocks. American guard Carter Skaggs (196-1995, college: UNCW) stepped up and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and guard Josh Hunt (194-2002) chipped in 28 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international guard Kyle Zunic (188-1999, college: Winthrop) responded with 28 points and 5 rebounds and George Pearl scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 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. Cougars maintains fifth place in League with 13-7 record. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: H.Josh 28+3reb+3ast, C.Skaggs 26+8reb+2ast, L.Phillips 15+3reb+2ast, S.Chan 10+1reb+6ast, H.Bell 10+1reb+2ast, P.Chukwu 7+13reb+2ast
Warwick S.: K.Zunic 28+5reb+3ast, C.Davis 16+3reb+1ast, P.George 14+5reb+4ast, A.Litterick 12+3reb+2ast, H.Jarrod 8+4reb+2ast, J.Thwaites 5+5reb+2ast

Willetton T. - Rockingham F. 76-88

Very expected game in Willetton where 10th ranked Tigers (6-15) were defeated by second ranked Flames (16-5) 88-76 on Saturday. Flames looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Devondrick Walker (196-1992, college: A&M-Commerce) stepped up and scored 28 points and 4 assists for the winners and the former international center Tom Jervis (211-1987, college: Troy) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-1990) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and forward Travis Fee (192-1992) scored 19 points and 7 assists. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Flames maintains second place in League with 16-5 record having just three point less than leader Canberra G. Loser Tigers keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: D.Walker 28+3reb+4ast, T.Durnin 19+6reb+4ast, R.Godfrey 18+4reb, T.Jervis 9+11reb+10ast, J.Beard 6+7reb, R.Brendan 3+1reb+1ast
Willetton T.: M.Vigor 19+11reb+3ast, F.Travis 19+4reb+7ast, G.Thomas 16+4reb+2ast, H.Clarke 11+6reb+4ast, M.Connor 6+2reb+2ast, H.Dylan 3+3reb+2ast

Cockburn C. - SW Slammers 124-105

Very predictable result in Hamilton Hill where fifth ranked Cougars (13-7) outscored 14th ranked Slammers (2-18) 124-105 on Saturday. Cougars looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cougars made 11 blocks. Swingman Gavin Field (202-1989, college: UWG) stepped up and scored 39 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Josh Hunt (194-2002) chipped in 28 points and 5 rebounds. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals and Caleb Van De Griend produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cougars maintains fifth place in League with 13-7 record. Loser Slammers keep the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: G.Field 39+5reb+3ast, H.Josh 28+5reb+2ast, C.Skaggs 14+4reb+4ast, S.Chan 12+5reb+15ast, P.Chukwu 12+9reb+1ast, L.Phillips 11+3reb+3ast
SW Slammers: B.Tuach 34+8reb+6ast, V.De Griend Caleb 25+13reb+1ast, V.Tanner 10+2reb, B.England 9+3reb, I.Alastair 8+2reb+3ast, C.Richardson 5+1reb+9ast

Mandurah M. - Goldfields G. 88-93

Not a big story in a game in Mandurah where 7th ranked Magic (11-9) was defeated by fourth ranked Giants (14-5) 93-88 on Saturday. Giants made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Gairges Daow (193-1998, college: Dakota St.) stepped up and scored 27 points for the winners and Hamish Cummings chipped in 25 points. Four Giants players scored in double figures. American swingman Jay Bowie (196-1992, college: Marist) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import DeQuan Abrom (188-1996, college: Belm.Abbey) scored 30 points. Giants moved-up to third place in League. Loser Magic keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Giants will meet Suns (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Magic will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: G.Daow 27+2reb+2ast, C.Hamish 25+2ast, L.Smith 11+8reb+2ast, H.Ford 10+11reb, D.Ballantyne 10+3reb+6ast, M.Malek 8+11reb+3ast
Mandurah M.: D.Abrom 30+4reb+2ast, J.Bowie 27+10reb+5ast, C.Jurlina 12+6reb+3ast, R.Turner 7+12reb+1ast, K.Armour 5+5reb, P.Byron 5+3reb+1ast

Lakeside L. - Warwick S. 84-91

Everything went according to plan in North Lake where sixth ranked Senators (13-7) won against 12th ranked Lightning (4-16) 91-84 on Saturday. Senators made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. Senators had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Senators made 8 blocks. The former international guard Kyle Zunic (188-1999, college: Winthrop) stepped up and scored 29 points for the winners and Tyler Shand chipped in 9 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Senators players scored in double figures. American guard Landon Taliaferro (196, college: Fairfield) responded with 21 points and the other American import forward Dominic Jackson (203, college: TAMIU) scored 18 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Senators maintains sixth place in League with 13-7 record. Loser Lightning keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: K.Zunic 29+4reb+3ast, B.Michaels 16+3reb+1ast, M.Majok 15+8reb+1ast, C.Davis 13+6reb+5ast, S.Tyler 9+13reb+6ast, P.George 7+6reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: L.Taliaferro 21+1reb, D.Jackson 18+3reb+1ast, L.Benjamin 9+5reb+1ast, B.Justin 8+1reb+2ast, B.Fairclough 7+2reb+1ast, N.Palleschi 7+8reb+4ast

Perry Lakes H. - East Perth E. 76-48

There was no surprise in Floreat where 11th ranked Eagles (4-15) were crushed by ninth ranked Hawks (11-10) 76-48 on Saturday. Hawks forced 21 Eagles turnovers. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-1998, college: CS Monterey) stepped up and scored 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and American guard Jack Isenbarger (188-1991, college: Elon) chipped in 16 points. American guard Justin King (196-1989, college: TRU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) responded with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Uruguayan center Diego Soarez (205-1987) scored 6 points and 13 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hawks moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Eagles keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: A.Ferguson 19+9reb+1ast, J.Isenbarger 16+3reb+1ast, R.Smith 15+2reb+1ast, L.Thomas 7+1ast, M.Leary 6+7reb+4ast, B.Purser 5+6reb+2ast
East Perth E.: J.King 12+6reb+4ast, L.Roberts 9+7reb+3ast, A.Jarrad 8+6reb+1ast, L.Thwaites 7+5reb, D.Soarez 6+13reb+1ast, J.Fabian 6+2reb

Geraldton B. - Joondalup W. 83-59

No shocking result in a game in Wonthella where first ranked Buccaneers (17-3) smashed 3rd placed Wanneroo (14-5) 83-59 on Saturday. They outrebounded Wanneroo 48-30 including 19 on the offensive glass. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-1987, college: Charleston So.) stepped up and scored 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Buccaneers players scored in double figures. New Zealand forward Sioeli Vaiangina (202-1998, college: Panola JC) responded with 16 points and swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: WBU) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Buccaneers maintains first place in League with 17-3 record. Loser Wanneroo dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: M.Muo 23+8reb+2ast, M.Meunier 18+3reb+1ast, S.Stewart 13+5reb+3ast, C.Coleman 11+9reb+4ast, R.Blanchett 7, F.Klasztorny 6+6reb+2ast
Joondalup W.: S.Vaiangina 16+4reb+1ast, J.Pesava 11+5reb+1ast, J.Wellsteed 10+3reb+1ast, C.Turnage 6+8reb+1ast, T.Parkinson 6+1reb, J.Wade 6+4reb+5ast



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