State Leagues Latest Results and Stats

- May 1, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Greg Mays

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

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Forestville Eagles as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Forestville Eagles defeated 3rd placed Woodville Warriors in Goodwood 86-72. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Forestville Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) fired 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Adam Doyle (176-1991) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Woodville Warriors' coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forestville Eagles have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Woodville Warriors at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Woodville Warriors will play next round against Sturt Sabres trying to get back on the winning streak. Forestville Eagles will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Norwood Flames in Marden.
Undefeated Hume City Broncos (7-1) recorded its first loss in Tullamarine. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Melbourne Uni (5-2) 107-91. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Hume City Broncos. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Joel Rimes (196) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 8 rebounds. Stefan Pomasan contributed with 23 points and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) answered with 22 points and 5 rebounds for Hume City Broncos. Hume City Broncos' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Melbourne Uni moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Hume City Broncos at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with BA CoE. Melbourne Uni will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hume City Broncos will play at home against Steelers and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Taigum between Northside Wizards and Rip City. Seventh ranked Northside Wizards (4-2) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Rip City (3-2). Northside Wizards managed to escape with a 1-point win 92-91 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rip City. Andrew White III stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. At the losing side Kouat Noi responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Northside Wizards moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rip City dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Northside Wizards will meet at home Roar (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rip City will play against the league's second-placed Thunder (#2) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
McKinnon C. defeated Blackburn V. in a road game 90-77. Bellarine S. was beaten by Keysborough C. at home 75-80. Sunbury J. destroyed Camberwell on the opponent's court 82-59. Bellarine S. was outscored by Wyndham D. in a home game 71-107. Sturt S. rolled over C.District L. on the road 99-55. Eastern M. was crushed by W.Adelaide B. on its own court 91-117. S.Adelaide P. beat Norwood F. in Park Holme 84-80. Winless Southern T. lost to N.Adelaide R. at home 76-90. Bankstown B. managed to outperform Hornsby S. on the opponent's court 71-70. Norths B. rolled over Illawarra H. 2 in a home game 101-75. Sydney C. was defeated by Newcastle F. on the road 89-74. Manly Warr. was beaten by Sutherland S. on its own court 71-89. Penrith P. won against Albury W.B. in a road game 81-80. Hills H. managed to outperform Maitland M. at home 82-76. Cent.Coast C. was rolled over Inner WB on the opponent's court 102-55. Logan T. crushed RedCity R. in a home game 111-87. Darwin S. was beaten by Cairns M. on the road 90-73. Winless Rockhampton R. was destroyed by SW Metro P. on its own court 64-99. SC Phoenix unfortunately lost to Brisbane C. in a road game 80-84. NGC Seahawks recorded a loss to Logan T. at home 79-92. Darwin S. defeated Townsville H. on the opponent's court 91-86. RedCity R. lost to undefeated Ipswich F. in a home game 84-94. Gold Coast R. destroyed SD Spartans on the road 101-82. Mackay M. unfortunately lost to SW Metro P. on its own court 87-97. Melbourne T. recorded a loss to Hobart C. in a road game 71-82. Diamond V.E. was defeated by Keilor T. at home 85-93. Frankston B. was beaten by Geelong S. on the opponent's court 79-73. Sandringham S. won against Eltham W. in a home game 89-75. Dandenong R. unfortunately lost to Ballarat M. on the road 88-97. NW Tasmania recorded a loss to Melbourne T. on its own court 69-84. Kilsyth C. was defeated by Bendigo B. in a road game 94-92. Knox R. beat Casey C. at home 74-60. Ringwood H. lost to undefeated Mt Gambier on the opponent's court 79-92. Eltham W. outscored Keilor T. in a home game 102-66. Nunawading S. managed to beat Waverley F. on the road 78-73. Winless East Perth E. was defeated by Joondalup W. on its own court 90-96. Willetton T. smashed Perth R. in a road game 100-76. Geraldton B. destroyed Kalamunda ES at home 97-63. Perth R. managed to outperform Mandurah M. on the opponent's court 90-81. Warwick S. managed to beat East Perth E. in a home game 91-88. Lakeside L. was defeated by Cockburn C. on the road 83-77. Perry Lakes H. smashed SW Slammers on its own court 110-65. Goldfields G. lost to undefeated Rockingham F. in a road game 75-105. Joondalup W. managed to outperform Goldfields G. at home 90-82.
The best stats of 13th round was 12 points and 6 steals by Kavione Green of Wyndham D..

Group Big V

Blackburn V. - McKinnon C. 77-90

There was no surprise in Melbourne where 8th ranked Vikings (2-6) were defeated by sixth ranked Cougars (4-4) 90-77 on Saturday. Cougars dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Vikings' 38. Cougars had a 39-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) stepped up and scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Denzel Brito (185-1991, college: Loyola, MD) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Edward Bourke produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Five Cougars and four Vikings players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cougars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 4-4 record, which they share with Maitland M. Vikings lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. Cougars will meet at home league's second-placed Jets in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vikings will play against Devils (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: S.Black 21+7reb+8ast, N.Davis 17+8reb+3ast, J.Beasley 14+4reb, L.Joe 12+5reb, B.Mitchell 10+8reb+5ast, S.Yanni 6+2reb+1ast
Blackburn V.: K.Keil 16+1ast, D.Brito 16+6reb+4ast, B.Edward 13+11reb, Z.Michael 10+3reb+1ast, D.Ryburn 7+5reb+3ast, H.Matthew 6+1reb+1ast

Bellarine S. - Keysborough C. 75-80

No shocking result in a game in Bellarine where fifth ranked Cougars (5-3) defeated 9th ranked Storm (1-7) 80-75 on Sunday. They outrebounded Storm 60-39 including a 28-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward Leonard Harper-Baker (196-1996, college: Southern Miss) chipped in 10 points and 15 rebounds. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach Nathan Vogt used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American swingman Joshua Chery (190, college: St.Francis, IL) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and forward Rohan Jarvie scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Cougars moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Storm lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bankstown B.. Cougars will meet Camberwell (#7) in the next round. Storm will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Keysborough C.: L.Naoum 17+6reb+1ast, A.Williams 17+10reb+3ast, C.Enge 15+8reb, L.Harper-Baker 10+15reb+2ast, M.Dylan 10+2reb, G.Newby 5+5reb+3ast
Bellarine S.: J.Chery 16+8reb+2ast, J.Rohan 15+5reb+1ast, K.Max 11+1ast, G.Nathan 10+4reb+3ast, L.Varley 8+5reb+6ast, T.Sebastian 8+2reb+2ast

Hume City B. - Melbourne Uni 91-107

Undefeated Hume City Broncos (7-1) recorded its first loss in Tullamarine. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Melbourne Uni (5-2) 107-91. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Hume City Broncos. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Joel Rimes (196) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Stefan Pomasan contributed with 23 points and 6 assists for the winners. Five Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. American point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) answered with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Max Viitala (196, college: TWU) added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Hume City Broncos. Hume City Broncos' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Melbourne Uni moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Hume City Broncos at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with BA CoE. Melbourne Uni will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hume City Broncos will play at home against Steelers and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: R.Joel 24+8reb+3ast, S.Pomasan 23+4reb+6ast, N.Masunda 18+6reb+1ast, S.Lucas 13+2reb, M.Potter 12+3reb+2ast, M.Roseby 9+1reb+1ast
Hume City B.: C.Elder 22+5reb+2ast, M.Viitala 20+6reb+3ast, C.Fiddes 17+7reb, S.Prendergast 8+2reb+1ast, M.Puondak 8+10reb+4ast, C.Kaba 6+4reb

Camberwell - Sunbury J. 59-82

Very expected game in Melbourne where 7th ranked Camberwell (3-5) was rolled over by second ranked Jets (6-1) 82-59 on Sunday. Jets dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Camberwell's 28. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) stepped up and scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) chipped in 16 points and 15 rebounds. Four Jets players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Dexter Graham (193, college: St.Petersburg) responded with 10 points and 8 rebounds and Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSC) scored 14 points and 6 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. Jets have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Camberwell lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Jets will meet Cougars (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Camberwell will play against Cougars and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 23+8reb+4ast, M.Barkeley 18+2reb, M.Nathan 16+6reb+8ast, T.Clayton 16+15reb+1ast, M.Berezdecky 5+3reb, G.Blackshear 4+13reb+2ast
Camberwell: A.Kimble 14+6reb, D.Graham 10+8reb+3ast, Z.Matt 8+2reb+1ast, C.Sean 5+2reb, M.Jay 5+11reb+2ast, B.Fisto 4+1reb+1ast

Bellarine S. - Wyndham D. 71-107

Very predictable result in Bellarine where fourth ranked Devils (5-3) outscored 9th ranked Storm (1-7) 107-71 on Saturday. Devils dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Storm's 30 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Devils forced 27 Storm turnovers. American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) stepped up and scored 27 points for the winners and forward Adetomi Ayilara (208-1998, college: Cloud County) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Howard attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. At the losing side guard Max Kos responded with 18 points and guard Nathan Gronbeck scored 13 points 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. Devils maintains fourth place with 5-3 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Storm lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bankstown B.. Devils will meet Vikings (#8) in the next round. Storm will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 27+3reb+2ast, A.Ayilara 15+8reb+6ast, M.Ayol 12+1reb+1ast, K.Green 12+4reb+3ast, D.Herbert 9+4reb+3ast, A.Dolny 8+3reb
Bellarine S.: K.Max 18+4reb, G.Nathan 13+2reb+4ast, J.Rohan 9+3reb+1ast, J.Chery 9+3reb, T.Sebastian 8+2reb, H.Jamieson 8+7reb

Group NBL1 Central

C.District L. - Sturt S. 55-99

Not a big story in a game in Gawler where 8th ranked Central District Lions (1-6) were outplayed by sixth ranked Sturt Sabres (4-3) 99-55 on Saturday. Sturt Sabres dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Central District Lions' 30. They outrebounded Central District Lions 51-37 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sturt Sabres looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Central District Lions' players. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners and naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) chipped in 27 points and 12 rebounds. Sturt Sabres' coach Paul Rigoni felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Kalani Sapwell (190-2002, college: LC State) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Sturt Sabres moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Central District Lions keep the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Eastern M.. Sturt Sabres will meet at home higher ranked Woodville Warriors (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Central District Lions will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: J.Rigoni 27+12reb+1ast, J.Forbes 18+15reb+11ast, K.Rasmussen 14+5reb+6ast, B.Robert 9+1reb+1ast, E.Noah 9+4reb, T.Dowdell 9+6reb+2ast
C.District L.: B.Jenkins 23+6reb+4ast, K.Sapwell 16+7reb+4ast, N.Nai 9+11reb+1ast, B.Sunday 5+6reb, G.Ayual 2+6reb, D.Alexander 0

Eastern M. - W.Adelaide B. 91-117

Everything went according to plan in Mt. Barker where fourth ranked Bearcats (5-2) outleveled 9th ranked Eastern Mavericks (1-6) 117-91 on Saturday. Bearcats made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Bearcats outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 48-25 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) chipped in 31 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Jack Hemphill (206-1999, college: SFC) responded with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Jasper Rentoy (180-2000) scored 29 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who 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. Bearcats have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Eastern Mavericks lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with C.District L.. Bearcats will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Eastern Mavericks will play against North Adelaide Rockets (#7) in Greenacres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: A.Drmic 37+12reb+7ast, L.Olbrich 31+12reb, M.McCarron 14+12reb+6ast, R.Fraser 10+6reb+2ast, N.DeSantis 9+3reb+2ast, S.Sean 8
Eastern M.: R.Jasper 29+2reb+5ast, J.Hemphill 26+8reb+4ast, J.Legan 16+2reb+3ast, R.Owen 12+4reb, G.Lengudi 6+8reb+1ast, K.Ciabattoni 2+1reb+1ast

Norwood F. - S.Adelaide P. 80-84

There was no surprise in Marden where 5th ranked Norwood Flames (4-3) were defeated by first ranked South Adelaide Panthers (6-1) 84-80 on Saturday. South Adelaide Panthers outrebounded Norwood Flames 44-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. The former international power forward Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) chipped in 15 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side guard Matthew Lycett (194-1990) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and guard Daniel Webber (191-1987) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Norwood Flames' coach let to play ten players in this game, but that didn't help. South Adelaide Panthers maintains first place with 6-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Norwood Flames keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. South Adelaide Panthers will meet at home Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Norwood Flames will play against the league's leader Forestville Eagles (#1) in Goodwood and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: D.Johnson 27+14reb+3ast, A.Starling 15+14reb+3ast, M.Lloyd 14+5reb+2ast, S.Johns 13+6reb+7ast, A.Barton 11+1reb+1ast, C.Ellison 2+3reb
Norwood F.: J.Stanwix 18+4reb+1ast, M.Nuangki 15+5reb+4ast, M.Lycett 14+9reb+2ast, D.Webber 13+6reb+5ast, C.Smith 13+2reb+2ast, T.Goodall 4+5reb+1ast

Southern T. - N.Adelaide R. 76-90

No shocking result in a game in Morphett Vale where seventh ranked North Adelaide Rockets (3-4) defeated bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (0-7) 90-76 on Saturday. North Adelaide Rockets outrebounded Noarlunga City Southern Tigers 51-38 including 18 on the offensive glass. Forward Akech Aliir (-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 22 rebounds for the winners and American forward Keouvion McCalop (203-1994, college: Dakota Bottin.) chipped in 24 points and 7 rebounds. North Adelaide Rockets' coach Michael Rogers used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side forward Apiok Dau (-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and guard Fabian Johnson (-2000) scored 18 points and 6 assists. Five North Adelaide Rockets and four Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. North Adelaide Rockets maintains seventh place with 3-4 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers still closes the standings with seven games lost. North Adelaide Rockets will meet at home Eastern Mavericks (#9) in the next round. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will play against the league's second-placed South Adelaide Panthers having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: K.McCalop 24+7reb+1ast, H.Riley 20+7reb+1ast, A.Akech 16+22reb+1ast, D.McDonald 15+6reb+7ast, D.Carlisle 11+5reb+2ast, P.Steven 2+2reb
Southern T.: D.Apiok 29+13reb, J.Fabian 18+3reb+6ast, L.Nicholas 17+4reb+1ast, A.Green 12+10reb+4ast, T.Jett 0+4reb, D.Emmanuel 0+1reb

Forestville E. - Woodville W. 86-72

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Forestville Eagles as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Forestville Eagles defeated 3rd placed Woodville Warriors in Goodwood 86-72. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Forestville Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) fired 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Adam Doyle (176-1991) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import power forward Joe Jackson (201, college: IU Southeast) added 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Woodville Warriors' coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forestville Eagles have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Woodville Warriors at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Woodville Warriors will play next round against Sturt Sabres trying to get back on the winning streak. Forestville Eagles will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Norwood Flames in Marden.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: M.Machar 20+7reb+1ast, G.Mays 19+6reb+4ast, B.Rathjen 19+4reb+5ast, A.Doyle 16+7reb+6ast, J.Isaac 7+7reb+1ast, J.Wilson 5+3reb+4ast
Woodville W.: J.Stepney 18+14reb+6ast, J.Jackson 15+12reb+3ast, D.McGee 13+7reb, B.Janssan 12+2reb+3ast, R.Meldrum 6+5reb+4ast, B.Ficken 3+1ast

Group NBL1 East

Hornsby S. - Bankstown B. 70-71

Everything could happen in Hornsby at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Bankstown Bruins and bottom-ranked Spiders had identical 0-7 record. But Spiders were not able to use a home court advantage and were edged by the opponent from Condell Park 71-70 on Saturday night. Bankstown Bruins made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game, while Spiders only scored two points from the stripe. Guard Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WT) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his twelve free throws !!!) for the winners and forward Jack Lopez (196-1994, college: Montana) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Samoan-Lebanese guard Shareef Saipaia (-1999) responded with 22 points and center Benjamin White (208-2000, college: Westminster, UT) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Bankstown Bruins (1-7) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Bellarine S. It was Spiders' eighth loss in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost. Bankstown Bruins will meet at home higher ranked Sutherland Sharks (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Spiders will play against Bandits (#11) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: H.Blankley 23+6reb+1ast, J.Lopez 16+7reb+4ast, S.Joshua 13+6reb+1ast, C.Miguel 8+3reb+2ast, P.Jonah 4+4reb+3ast, V.Adrian 3
Hornsby S.: S.Shareef 22+3reb+2ast, B.Kwabena 14+3reb+1ast, B.White 12+10reb+2ast, P.Jorgos 6+5reb+1ast, T.Einer 6+6reb+1ast, M.Caleb 5+2reb+1ast

Norths B. - Illawarra H. 2 101-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears' (7-2) home victory over 5th ranked Hawks (5-3) 101-75 on Saturday. Norths Soul Sports Bears dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks' 32 and made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game, while Hawks only scored ten points from the stripe. Norths Soul Sports Bears forced 20 Hawks turnovers and outrebounded them 60-43 including 23 on the offensive glass. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183-1998, college: Azusa Pacific) stepped up and scored 37 points (!!!) and 5 assists for the winners and American swingman Lewis Holey (196-1994, college: St.Francis, IL) chipped in 10 points and 19 rebounds. Four Norths Soul Sports Bears players scored in double figures. At the losing side Philip Dopud (-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds and guard Fred Webb (-1999) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Hawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Norths Soul Sports Bears moved-up to third place. Loser Hawks dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Norths Soul Sports Bears will meet at home Canberra Gunners (#6) in the next round. Hawks will play against Hills Hornets in Baulkham Hills and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: B.Rymer 37+1reb+5ast, M.Robert 17+3reb+1ast, N.Musters 12+13reb+3ast, L.Holey 10+19reb, A.Bose 9+7reb+3ast, J.Pain 8+5reb
Illawarra H. 2: D.Philip 30+15reb+1ast, W.Fred 16+7reb+9ast, K.Judah 10+4reb, E.Laudato 5+6reb+4ast, G.Samuel 5+4reb+1ast, P.Aaron 3+2reb+3ast

Newcastle F. - Sydney C. 89-74

There was an upset in Broadmeadow where 3rd placed Sydney City Comets (6-2) were defeated by tenth ranked Falcons (4-3) 89-74 on Saturday. Falcons forced 21 Sydney City Comets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Falcons made 8 blocks. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) stepped up and scored 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) chipped in 13 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. At the losing side center Johnny Crnogorac (216-1995, college: UTRGV, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and guard Isaiah Oste-Pinder (185-2002) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sydney City Comets' coach let to play eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Falcons moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Sydney City Comets dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Falcons will meet at home league's leader Bulls in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sydney City Comets will play against Crusaders and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: M.Cherry 21+9reb+3ast, T.Akamarmoi 15+4reb+1ast, G.Jaidyn 15+5reb+8ast, R.Beisty 13+11reb+7ast, J.Dorricott 11, M.Maluach 8+1ast
Sydney C.: A.Christian 13+5reb, J.Crnogorac 13+7reb+3ast, O.Isaiah 12+7reb+1ast, W.Archie 10+2reb, W.Matthew 8+4reb+5ast, I.Washington 6+3reb+1ast

Manly Warr. - Sutherland S. 71-89

Everything went according to plan in Narrabeen where seventh ranked Sutherland Sharks (6-3) won against 14th ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (1-8) 89-71 on Saturday. Sutherland Sharks outrebounded Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 45-30 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sutherland Sharks made 7 blocks. American guard Jordan Mitchell (186-1995, college: BENUM) stepped up and scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Geoff Gerlach (203-1995, college: CUI) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Keeto Browne (183, college: Langston) scored 12 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sutherland Sharks moved-up to fifth place. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with eight games lost. Sutherland Sharks will meet Bankstown Bruins (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will play against Bandits and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: J.Mitchell 18+5reb+7ast, G.Gerlach 15+8reb+3ast, M.Beasley 15+9reb, H.Lochlan 14+5reb+4ast, N.Callum 8+2reb+3ast, A.Cabrera 7+3reb+2ast
Manly Warr.: M.Eldridge 22+10reb, K.Browne 12+1reb+4ast, M.Aku 10+2reb, M.Esiai 8+1reb+3ast, M.Evans 8+8reb+1ast, R.Denis 6+1reb

Albury W.B. - Penrith P. 80-81

There was a minor upset in Albury where 11th ranked Bandits (3-5) were edged by fourteenth ranked Panthers (2-7) 81-80 on Saturday. Forward Brodie Schwarzer (195-2004) stepped up and scored 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and power forward Noman Massimino (-1998) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Panthers' coach Jarrod Moore used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American power forward Jamir Coleman (204-1997, college: CCSU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Panthers moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Bandits dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Panthers will meet at home Spiders (#16) in the next round. Bandits will play against Spiders (#16) in Hornsby and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: S.Brodie 17+7reb+2ast, F.Caleb 13+6reb, M.Noman 12+8reb, M.Preston 10+3reb, B.Kaylis 9+1reb+1ast, C.James 6+3reb+1ast
Albury W.B.: J.Coleman 25+10reb+3ast, W.Dylan 19+4reb, L.Cummings 19+8reb+3ast, M.Parks Jr. 11+8reb+1ast, S.Lochlainn 3+4reb, J.Saunders 2+1reb+1ast

Hills H. - Maitland M. 82-76

There was a small surprise in Baulkham Hills where tenth ranked Hills Hornets (5-4) defeated 8th ranked Mustangs (4-4) 82-76 on Saturday. American forward Shawn Montague (198-1997, college: SNHU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Liam Moss (-1998) chipped in 16 points. At the losing side forward Matt Gray (203-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Kevin Warren (193-1998, college: Chico St.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hills Hornets have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Mustangs dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with McKinnon C.. Hills Hornets will meet at home higher ranked Hawks (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mustangs will play against the league's second-placed Excellence having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: S.Montague 16+10reb+3ast, M.Liam 16+4reb+3ast, P.Brotherson 14+6reb, G.Campbell 9+4reb, B.Kearins 9+2reb+8ast, P.Joe 8+1reb+1ast
Maitland M.: J.Hunter 20+5reb, G.Matt 19+10reb+2ast, K.Warren 14+11reb+4ast, V.Luka Ashton 8+1reb, W.Cranston-Lown 8+4reb+8ast, P.Billy 3+1reb+1ast

Inner WB - Cent.Coast C. 102-55

Very expected game in Inner West where 12th ranked Crusaders (3-6) were rolled over by second ranked Bulls (8-1) 102-55 on Saturday. Bulls had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Crusaders' players. Canadian guard Blake Morrow (193-1996, college: Southeastern) stepped up and scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and American power forward Chris Bryant (203-1992, college: Miami, OH) chipped in 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Morrow is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side guard Nicholas Wooller (188-1999) responded with 10 points and 5 rebounds and guard Luke Cassidy (-2000) scored 7 points. 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 have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Crusaders lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with six games lost. Bulls will meet Falcons (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Crusaders will play against Sydney City Comets in Alexandria and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: C.Bryant 26+6reb+1ast, B.Morrow 21+7reb+9ast, H.Alex 20+7reb+1ast, M.Jonni 9+3reb+4ast, T.Tolovae 9+5reb+3ast, I.Signal 5+4reb+6ast
Cent.Coast C.: W.Nicholas 10+5reb+1ast, J.Trustum 7+4reb, C.Luke 7+4reb+2ast, S.Jamal 6+2reb+2ast, L.Hammish 6+5reb+1ast, B.Alex 5+2reb+2ast

Group NBL1 North

Logan T. - RedCity R. 111-87

Very predictable result in Loganholme where third ranked Thunder (5-1) outscored 12th ranked Roar (2-4) 111-87 on Friday. They outrebounded Roar 47-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Roar's players. South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Danish guard Rasmus Bach (193-1995, college: Fort Lewis) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans, agency: One Motive Sports) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Nelson Larkins (180-1996) scored 25 points. Both teams had four players each who 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. Thunder have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Roar dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Thunder will meet Rip City (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Roar will play against Northside Wizards in Taigum and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: M.Deng 39+11reb, R.Bach 21+6reb+4ast, M.Boston 18+5reb+6ast, P.Elijah 10+5reb, S.Bruce 7+6reb+10ast, F.Tyrone 5+2reb
RedCity R.: N.Larkins 25+2reb+3ast, J.Key 23+8reb+1ast, M.Poulain 11+5reb+2ast, J.Mumtaz 10+2reb, M.Robert 8+2reb+1ast, O.Lincoln 3

Cairns M. - Darwin S. 90-73

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 11th ranked Salties (3-2) were defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Cairns Marlins (3-4) 90-73 on Friday. Cairns Marlins shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. Guard Ky Stattmann (193-2003, college: Daytona St.) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners and Jonah Antonio (196-1997, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side the former international guard Sean Macdonald (185-2000) responded with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and the former international swingman Makuach Maluachx (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Cairns Marlins and five Salties players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cairns Marlins moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Salties dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Cairns Marlins will meet at home Brisbane Spartans (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Salties will play against Brisbane Capitals (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 36+9reb, J.Antonio 18+6reb+1ast, T.Dufelmeier 13+7reb+5ast, C.Ahwang 12+3reb, H.Tysei 8+5reb+3ast, F.Aron 3+6reb+3ast
Darwin S.: J.Jamerson 12+4reb+1ast, S.Macdonald 12+8reb+6ast, D.George 12+2reb+2ast, M.Maluachx 12+7reb+1ast, D.Riak 10+9reb, J.Spiers 8+1reb

Rockhampton R. - SW Metro P. 64-99

Everything went according to plan in Rockhampton where thirteenth ranked South West Metro Pirates (3-4) outleveled bottom-ranked Rockets (0-6) 99-64 on Friday. South West Metro Pirates dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 30. They outrebounded Rockets 51-34 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. South West Metro Pirates looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Center Ben Volkman (206-1997, college: Maryville, MO) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183-1996, college: MBU) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four South West Metro Pirates players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Damian Prgomet (208-1996, college: SW Baptist) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-1995, college: Idaho St.) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 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. South West Metro Pirates have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with East Perth E. and Western PS. South West Metro Pirates will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rockets will play against Rollers (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: K.Woodfall 17+6reb+4ast, B.Volkman 17+11reb+1ast, Z.Carter 15+8reb+1ast, L.Patterson 13+1reb+4ast, G.Cameron 11+2reb+1ast, B.Teys 10+3reb+1ast
Rockhampton R.: D.Prgomet 24+9reb, C.Maker 17+10reb+4ast, N.McCullough 9+2reb+3ast, W.Harris 8+6reb+1ast, J.Summers 4+2reb+4ast, A.McWilliam 2+3reb

Brisbane C. - SC Phoenix 84-80

There was an upset when higher ranked Phoenix (3-3) was defeated on the road by fifteenth ranked Brisbane Capitals (1-5) 84-80 on Saturday. Brisbane Capitals forced 19 Phoenix turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brisbane Capitals made 7 blocks. American forward Trevor Lakes (203-1999, college: S.Indiana) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and swingman Timothy Soong (193-1997) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Brisbane Capitals' coach Kirron Byrne used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side naturalized Maltese power forward Nelson Kahler (206-1994, college: CSU-Pueblo) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Brisbane Capitals left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Phoenix keeps the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Brisbane Capitals will meet higher ranked Salties (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Phoenix will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: T.Soong 19+5reb+3ast, T.Lakes 18+9reb+4ast, A.Bior 15+7reb+3ast, M.Johns 12+5reb+4ast, P.Geordan 10+7reb+1ast, M.Malok 5+4reb+1ast
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 19+3reb+4ast, N.Kahler 16+10reb, J.Aver 14+4reb+2ast, J.Janssen 9+13reb+3ast, K.Shastri 9+2reb+3ast, M.Bragg 6+4reb+8ast

NGC Seahawks - Logan T. 79-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Thunder's (5-1) road victory over 4th placed Seahawks (3-2) 92-79 on Saturday. South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) stepped up and scored 32 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and guard Shaun Bruce (190-1991) chipped in 16 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. At the losing side guard Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds and guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five Thunder and four Seahawks players scored in double figures. Seahawks' coach let to play eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Thunder have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Seahawks dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Thunder will meet Rip City (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Seahawks will play against the league's leader Ipswich Force in Booval and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: M.Deng 32+9reb+3ast, S.Bruce 16+11reb+9ast, R.Bach 15+7reb+5ast, T.Howard 12+8reb+1ast, M.Boston 10+2reb+2ast, P.Elijah 5
NGC Seahawks: K.Stattmann 21+7reb+2ast, A.Krause 18+5reb+1ast, B.Bayles 15+9reb+2ast, M.Majok 11+13reb+1ast, D.Gurney 9+3reb, J.Duach 5+2reb+2ast

Northside W. - USC Rip 92-91

A very close game took place in Taigum between Northside Wizards and Rip City. Seventh ranked Northside Wizards (4-2) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Rip City (3-2). Northside Wizards managed to escape with a 1-point win 92-91 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rip City. Strangely Rip City outrebounded Northside Wizards 45-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. American swingman Andrew White III (200-1993, college: Syracuse) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Cameron Healy (190-1998, college: SUU) chipped in 21 points and 8 assists. At the losing side naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Brandon Wood (188-1989, college: Michigan St., agency: Interperformances) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Northside Wizards moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rip City dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Northside Wizards will meet at home Roar (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rip City will play against the league's second-placed Thunder (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: A.White III 23+11reb+4ast, D.Lual 22+6reb+4ast, C.Healy 21+4reb+8ast, R.Deshawn 15+3reb+1ast, S.Nate 5+1reb, R.Jed 4+2reb+2ast
USC Rip: K.Noi 34+15reb+5ast, B.Wood 14+7reb+4ast, M.Kenyon 13+6reb+2ast, E.McAlister 11+7reb+2ast, C.Shervill 7+3reb, J.Tueta 6+1reb+1ast

Townsville H. - Darwin S. 86-91

There was a minor upset in Hermit Park where 9th ranked Townsville Heat (3-5) was defeated by eleventh ranked Salties (3-2) 91-86 on Saturday. The former international swingman Makuach Maluachx (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and point guard Deba George (183-1985) chipped in 23 points. At the losing side guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) responded with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists and swingman Marshall Wilson (195-2004) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Salties moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Townsville Heat lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Salties will meet at home Brisbane Capitals (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Townsville Heat will play against Brisbane Spartans (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Darwin S.: M.Maluachx 32+11reb+3ast, D.George 23+1reb+2ast, S.Macdonald 11+6reb+2ast, F.Viliami 10+3reb+3ast, D.Riak 6+9reb+3ast, J.Jamerson 6+3reb+1ast
Townsville H.: E.Betts 33+6reb+7ast, R.Peachey 14+5reb, W.Marshall 11+9reb, R.Kane 10+7reb+1ast, N.Max 8+1reb, C.Kann 5+2reb+1ast

RedCity R. - Ipswich F. 84-94

Very predictable result in Brisbane where leader Ipswich Force (5-0) beat 12th ranked Roar (2-4) 94-84 on Saturday. Ipswich Force looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) stepped up and scored 27 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and forward Cameron Goldfinch (201-1999, college: Newman) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Ipswich Force's coach Christopher Riches used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side point guard Nelson Larkins (180-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 25 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ipswich Force have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Roar dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Ipswich Force will meet at home Seahawks (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Roar will play against Northside Wizards in Taigum and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: G.Jaylin 27+6reb, C.Goldfinch 23+5reb+1ast, D.Deng 13+6reb+3ast, A.Atem 12+5reb+1ast, N.Sobey 9+3reb+4ast, J.Ralph 7+3reb+9ast
RedCity R.: J.Key 25+2reb+2ast, N.Larkins 17+10reb+5ast, J.Mumtaz 14+6reb+1ast, A.Godinet 11+9reb+2ast, K.Bishop 8+6reb+1ast, M.Poulain 6+15reb

SD Spartans - Gold Coast R. 82-101

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Brisbane Spartans (1-5) were outplayed at home by sixth ranked Rollers (4-2) 101-82 on Saturday. Rollers shot 29 for 44 from the free-throw line, while Brisbane Spartans only scored nine points from the stripe. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) stepped up and scored 32 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winners and the former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side the former international guard Alexander Mudronja (196-1999, college: St.Mary's, CA) responded with 34 points (!!!) and forward Kian Dennis (197-2001) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rollers have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Brisbane Spartans dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Rollers will meet Rockets (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Brisbane Spartans will play against Cairns Marlins (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: J.Cadee 32+8reb+9ast, T.Blanchfield 21+7reb+1ast, T.Cameron 20+9reb, T.Krebs 13+4reb+5ast, K.Elijah 6+8reb+2ast, J.Eustace 5+3reb
SD Spartans: A.Mudronja 34+3reb+1ast, D.Kian 12+7reb+2ast, G.Akoldah 10+8reb+1ast, K.Sapwell 10+3reb+1ast, A.Ugrinic 6+9reb+1ast, H.Ben 5+3reb+1ast

Mackay M. - SW Metro P. 87-97

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked South West Metro Pirates (3-4) won against on the road leader Mackay Meteors (5-1) 97-87 on Saturday. South West Metro Pirates outrebounded Mackay Meteors 41-30 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) stepped up and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners and center Ben Volkman (206-1997, college: Maryville, MO) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) responded with 32 points and 4 assists and American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Mackay Meteors dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. South West Metro Pirates will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mackay Meteors will play against Rollers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: L.Patterson 26+6reb+8ast, B.Volkman 17+10reb, K.Woodfall 16+2reb+3ast, Z.Carter 11+3reb+2ast, B.Teys 11+3reb+3ast, C.Cedar 9+8reb+3ast
Mackay M.: I.White 32+4reb+4ast, T.Williams 20+6reb+4ast, S.Temara 12+5reb+2ast, M.Christian 10+5reb, B.Rasmussen 6+1reb+4ast, M.Kye 4+3reb

Group NBL1 South

Hobart C. - Melbourne T. 82-71

There was no surprise in Hobart where 15th ranked Tigers (3-4) were defeated by eleventh ranked Chargers (3-3) 82-71 on Friday. Chargers outrebounded Tigers 49-35 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and American guard Devin Watson (185-1995, college: SDSU) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side power forward Callan McDonald (203-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and guard Michael Wearne (188-1996, college: St.Rose, NY) scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chargers moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Tigers dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Chargers will meet Bendigo Braves (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: S.McDaniel 30+10reb+6ast, D.Watson 17+6reb+4ast, R.Jacob 16+6reb+2ast, J.Bairstow 6+8reb, B.Callum 5+7reb, Z.White 4+3reb
Melbourne T.: M.Wearne 19+1reb+1ast, C.Taj 12+5reb+4ast, M.Callan 12+14reb+1ast, M.Gaze 9+5reb, F.Von Hofe 6+1ast, R.Simankevicius 6+4reb

Diamond V.E. - Keilor T. 85-93

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Greensborough where seventh ranked Thunder (3-3) defeated 6th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (3-3) 93-85 on Saturday. Power forward Oliver Hayes-Brown (208-2000, college: UC Riverside) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and guard Zac Triplett (196-2001, college: Portland) chipped in 25 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side forward BJ Symons (-1998) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and swingman Joel Capetola (194-2001) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Thunder and five Diamond Valley Eagles players scored in double figures. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach let to play eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Thunder went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Diamond Valley Eagles. Thunder will meet at home higher ranked Kilsyth Cobras (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Ballarat Miners and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: Z.Triplett 25+5reb+2ast, O.Hayes-Brown 19+16reb+2ast, R.Heath 18+1reb+3ast, W.Jenkins III 13+8reb+1ast, E.Wardlow 7+2reb+3ast, C.Riak 6+1reb+1ast
Diamond V.E.: S.BJ 17+8reb+1ast, B.Allen 12+8reb+1ast, N.Manyang 12+6reb+1ast, M.Worthy 11+2reb+3ast, C.Joel 10+6reb+6ast, B.Ryan 9+2ast

Geelong S. - Frankston B. 79-73

There was an upset when much higher ranked Frankston Blues (5-2) were defeated on the road by nineteenth ranked Geelong Supercats (1-4) 79-73 on Saturday. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and guard Gabe Hadley (193-1998) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and the former international swingman Brad Newley (198-1985) scored 16 points. Four Frankston Blues players scored in double figures. Geelong Supercats left bottom position moving up to eighteenth place. Loser Frankston Blues dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Geelong Supercats will meet at home league's leader Mount Gambier Pioneers in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frankston Blues will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Geelong S.: H.Gabe 21+9reb+3ast, G.Blagojevic 21+15reb+3ast, M.Hicks 10+4reb+2ast, H.Liam 9+3reb+1ast, N.Velasquez 8+1reb+1ast, D.Gatlin 7+6reb+3ast
Frankston B.: D.Trist 18+11reb+3ast, B.Newley 16+2reb+2ast, I.Hadziomerovic 11+6reb+2ast, J.Evans 10+8reb+1ast, L.Barker 7+3reb+1ast, L.Barker 6+4reb+3ast

Sandringham S. - Eltham W. 89-75

There was a surprise result in Cheltenham where ninth ranked Sabres (4-3) beat 4th placed Eltham Wildcats (5-1) 89-75 on Saturday. Sabres made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The former international forward Dane Pineau (206-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Campbell Blogg (194-2003) chipped in 18 points. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. Sabres' coach Rhys Carter used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side the former international guard Angus Glover (192-1998) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Callum Dalton (207-2000) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Sabres have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Eltham Wildcats dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sabres will meet Dandenong Rangers (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Eltham Wildcats will play against Spectres (#5) in East Burwood and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: D.Pineau 22+19reb+1ast, B.Campbell 18+3reb+1ast, B.Ayre 12+3reb+4ast, D.Barlow 11+3reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 11+3reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 7+1reb+2ast
Eltham W.: F.Owen 21+4reb+1ast, A.Glover 20+7reb+2ast, C.Dalton 20+8reb+1ast, J.Sykes 6+7reb, O.Magbegor 4+3reb, S.Short 4+4reb+1ast

Ballarat M. - Dandenong R. 97-88

Not a big story in a game in Wendouree where 16th ranked Dandenong Rangers (2-5) were defeated by fourth ranked Ballarat Miners (5-2) 97-88 on Saturday. Guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) stepped up and scored 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) chipped in 17 points and 13 rebounds. Four Ballarat Miners players scored in double figures. At the losing side Haitian-American power forward Mike Amius (201-1996, college: WCU) responded with 23 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. Ballarat Miners have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Dandenong Rangers lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Bendigo B.. Ballarat Miners will meet Diamond Valley Eagles (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dandenong Rangers will play against Sabres (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: A.Thoseby 30+1reb+2ast, D.Jack 27+8reb+6ast, N.Pozoglou 18+9reb+3ast, T.Rudolph 17+13reb+3ast, D.Zachery 5, J.Lingard 0+2reb+1ast
Dandenong R.: J.Roberts 26+5reb+3ast, M.Amius 23+9reb+2ast, B.Harrison 9, J.Eyman 7+9reb+3ast, J.Spencer 7+2reb+3ast, P.Deng 7+6reb+2ast

NW Tasmania - Melbourne T. 69-84

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Ulverstone where fifteenth ranked Tigers (3-4) won against 14th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (2-4) 84-69 on Saturday. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and guard Taj Chehhal (188-2001) chipped in 19 points. At the losing side American swingman Sekou Sylla (196, college: Towson) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and forward Venkatesha Jois (203-1993, college: EWU) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tigers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. NW Tasmania Thunder lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tigers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NW Tasmania Thunder will play against Cavaliers (#13) in Cranbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 26+11reb+3ast, C.Taj 19+4reb+2ast, M.Gaze 15+6reb+2ast, M.Callan 9+11reb+2ast, M.Wearne 6+3reb+5ast, F.Von Hofe 4+2reb
NW Tasmania: S.Sylla 21+11reb+1ast, V.Jois 17+6reb+1ast, V.Daniels 7+4reb+4ast, J.Chilcott 6+6reb+1ast, S.Kye 5+1reb, P.Campbell 5+5reb+3ast

Bendigo B. - Kilsyth C. 94-92

There was an upset when higher ranked Kilsyth Cobras (4-3) were edged on the road by nineteenth ranked Bendigo Braves (2-5) 94-92 on Saturday. Czech center Adam Pechacek (207-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) chipped in 26 points and 5 assists. At the losing side swingman Benjamin Ursich (196-1996, college: Augusta) responded with 22 points and 7 rebounds and guard Jamie Ahale (196-1999, college: UIC) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kilsyth Cobras' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bendigo Braves moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Dandenong R. Kilsyth Cobras lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Bendigo Braves will meet at home higher ranked Chargers (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kilsyth Cobras will play against Thunder (#10) in Melbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: A.Pechacek 27+11reb+4ast, B.Johnson 26+1reb+5ast, L.Mayen 17+3reb+3ast, R.Luke 10+7reb+2ast, M.Dylan 9+2reb, S.Lachlan 3+2reb
Kilsyth C.: B.Ursich 22+7reb+1ast, J.Ahale 21+4reb+2ast, A.Tomada 17+3reb+3ast, A.MacMillan 11+6reb, M.Dielemans 9+2reb+2ast, H.MacDonald 6+4reb

Knox R. - Casey C. 74-60

Everything could happen in Wantirna South at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Knox Raiders and 12th ranked Cavaliers had identical 2-3 record. This time Knox Raiders used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Cranbourne 74-60 on Saturday night. Knox Raiders made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Cavaliers turnovers and outrebounded them 49-28 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Acuoth (213-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and guard Bailey Nunn (-2004) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four Knox Raiders players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-1994, college: Xavier, agency: BIG) scored 16 points. Cavaliers' coach let to play ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Knox Raiders (3-3) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Cavaliers dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Knox Raiders will meet at home Ringwood Hawks (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cavaliers will play against NW Tasmania Thunder (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: A.Deng 20+14reb+1ast, N.Bailey 18+9reb+3ast, M.Akec 15+12reb+1ast, K.Feagin 13+2reb+2ast, R.Austin 8+9reb+1ast, J.Foy 0+2reb
Casey C.: P.Bungei 18+6reb+3ast, M.Bernard 16+4reb+2ast, S.Djitte 8+12reb, H.Marks 6+1ast, S.Biernacki 5+1reb, M.Perry 5+1reb

Mt Gambier - Ringwood H. 92-79

Very expected game in Mt Gambier where 13th ranked Ringwood Hawks (2-4) were defeated by leader Mount Gambier Pioneers (6-0) 92-79 on Saturday. Mount Gambier Pioneers made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. American forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds for the winners and forward William Mayfield (-2000) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Kyle Daggett (198-1999, college: Shepherd) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC, agency: IceBasket) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mount Gambier Pioneers have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Ringwood Hawks dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mount Gambier Pioneers will meet Geelong Supercats (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ringwood Hawks will play against Knox Raiders (#8) in Wantirna South and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mt Gambier: J.Lampkin 21+17reb+2ast, M.William 18+7reb+2ast, A.Shelley 17+3reb+3ast, N.Marshall 15+3reb+3ast, M.Dylan 8+3reb, J.Pesava 6+7reb+4ast
Ringwood H.: K.Daggett 18+10reb+2ast, A.Sturt 17+3reb, J.Lawton 11+7reb+3ast, L.Shelley 9+2reb+4ast, M.Fennell 9+5reb, M.Roberts 5+5reb+1ast

Eltham W. - Keilor T. 102-66

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Eltham Wildcats (5-1) outscored at home 7th ranked Thunder (3-3) 102-66 on Sunday. Eltham Wildcats dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Thunder's 26. Eltham Wildcats forced 23 Thunder turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Owen Foxwell (187-2003, agency: ProMondo Sports) stepped up and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners and the former international guard Angus Glover (192-1998) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Eltham Wildcats' coach Craig Stratford felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side power forward Oliver Hayes-Brown (208-2000, college: UC Riverside) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Cirkook Riak (203-1992, college: Lamar St.CC) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Eltham Wildcats moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Thunder dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Eltham Wildcats will meet Spectres (#5) in the next round. Thunder will play against Kilsyth Cobras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: F.Owen 26+6reb+7ast, C.Dalton 21+4reb+2ast, A.Glover 19+6reb+4ast, S.Short 7+2reb+4ast, J.Sykes 7+4reb+4ast, S.Whelan 5+1reb+2ast
Keilor T.: O.Hayes-Brown 24+9reb+2ast, C.Riak 16+6reb+2ast, Z.Triplett 12+5reb, W.Jenkins III 9+11reb+1ast, R.Lewis 3+1reb+2ast, R.Heath 2+2reb+1ast

Waverley F. - Nunawading S. 73-78

Not a big story in a game in Mount Waverley where 19th ranked Waverley Falcons (1-5) were defeated by eighth ranked Spectres (4-2) 78-73 on Sunday. Spectres outrebounded Waverley Falcons 48-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. American swingman Jalen Gibbs (190-1999, college: JSU) stepped up and scored 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and guard Jack Gandolfo (-1998) chipped in 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Spectres' coach Andrew Cutler used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Spectres moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Waverley Falcons lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Spectres will meet at home league's second-placed Eltham Wildcats in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Waverley Falcons will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: J.Gibbs 25+5reb, J.Tomasi 12+13reb, J.Gandolfo 11+11reb+5ast, W.Carius 10+7reb+2ast, T.Nicolas 8+3reb, D.Tristan 7+1reb
Waverley F.: T.Forsyth 18+6reb, D.Stith 17+7reb+2ast, D.Kernich-Drew 15+2reb+3ast, M.Harper 10+6reb+2ast, J.Heath 7+4reb+2ast, B.Lewis 6+8reb+1ast

Group NBL1 West

East Perth E. - Joondalup W. 90-96

Everything went according to plan in Morley where sixth ranked Wanneroo (5-3) won against bottom-ranked Eagles (0-6) 96-90 on Friday. Wanneroo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Quintin Dove (200-1998, college: UT Martin) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners and swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) chipped in 20 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. At the losing side guard Justin King (196-1989, college: TRU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. Wanneroo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Eagles still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Rockhampton R. and Western PS. Wanneroo will meet Cougars (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Eagles will play against Tigers in Willetton and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: Q.Dove 33+9reb+2ast, M.Muo 23+7reb, C.Turnage 20+14reb+8ast, J.Wellsteed 7+4reb+5ast, C.Victor-Gabriel 6+2reb, C.Jurlina 3+2reb+1ast
East Perth E.: J.King 24+9reb+3ast, J.Grace 17+1reb+6ast, L.Roberts 14+14reb+3ast, T.Young 14+4reb+3ast, N.Hightower 10+5reb+1ast, A.Jarrad 6+11reb

Perth R. - Willetton T. 76-100

There was no surprise in Northbridge where 7th ranked Redbacks (4-3) were crushed by third ranked Tigers (5-1) 100-76 on Friday. Tigers outrebounded Redbacks 45-31 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Darnell Hoskins Jr (180, college: SVSU) stepped up and scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 steals for the winners and center Gorjok Gak (211-1996, college: CBU) chipped in 19 points and 13 rebounds. At the losing side American-Irish forward Brian Voelkel (196-1992, college: Vermont, agency: Elite Basketball Agency) responded with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and New Zealand forward Sioeli Vaiangina (202-1998, college: Panola JC) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who 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. Tigers have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Redbacks dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Tigers will meet at home Eagles (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Redbacks will play against Giants (#10) in Kalgoorlie and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Hoskins Jr. 35+4reb+3ast, M.Worthington 25+4reb+3ast, G.Gak 19+13reb+2ast, D.Scott 14+5reb+8ast, H.Clarke 3+8reb+6ast, G.Thomas 2+3reb
Perth R.: S.Vaiangina 15+6reb, M.Colton 13+3reb+2ast, L.Timms 12+4reb, T.Jackson 10+3reb, B.Hobbs 10+1ast, B.Voelkel 8+7reb+7ast

Geraldton B. - Kalamunda ES 97-63

Everything could happen in Wonthella at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Buccaneers and 6th ranked Suns had identical 3-2 record. This time Buccaneers used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Kalamunda 97-63 on Saturday night. Buccaneers dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 30. They outrebounded Suns 49-33 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Buccaneers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Suns' players. Guard Malik Meunier (185) stepped up and scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (201-1999, agency: ProMondo Sports) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Buccaneers players scored in double figures. At the losing side New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Reece Maxwell (185-1990) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Buccaneers have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Suns dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Buccaneers will meet Magic (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suns will play against Lightning (#9) in North Lake and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: M.Meunier 18+5reb+9ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 17+6reb+2ast, N.Johny 11+3reb+1ast, F.Klasztorny 11+5reb+2ast, D.Tomas 10+2reb, R.Blanchett 8+12reb+2ast
Kalamunda ES: J.Cook-Green 15+8reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 9+4reb+3ast, R.Huntington 8+2reb, B.Dinardo 7+1reb+1ast, A.Deng 7+9reb, A.Almanza 6+2reb

Mandurah M. - Perth R. 81-90

Very expected game in Mandurah where bottom-ranked Magic (0-4) was defeated by seventh ranked Redbacks (4-3) 90-81 on Saturday. Redbacks looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American-Irish forward Brian Voelkel (196-1992, college: Vermont, agency: Elite Basketball Agency) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners and power forward Louis Timms (206-1991, college: WBU) chipped in 26 points and 11 rebounds. Five Redbacks players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Ray Turner (206-1990, college: Texas A&M) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import DeQuan Abrom (188-1996, college: Belm.Abbey) scored 26 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Redbacks moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Magic still closes the standings with four games lost. Redbacks will meet Giants (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Magic will play against Buccaneers and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: L.Timms 26+11reb+2ast, B.Voelkel 16+14reb+11ast, M.Colton 16+5reb+3ast, T.Jackson 11+6reb+4ast, J.Formosa 10+2reb+1ast, E.Kyden 8+2reb+1ast
Mandurah M.: D.Abrom 26+8reb+2ast, R.Turner 23+13reb+1ast, I.Abergut 23+4reb+2ast, P.Byron 5+2reb+2ast, C.Kyle 4+1reb+1ast, M.Joseph 0+2reb

Warwick S. - East Perth E. 91-88

Very predictable result in Perth where ninth ranked Senators (3-2) edged bottom-ranked Eagles (0-6) 91-88 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Senators looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and swingman Jay Thwaites (193-1996) chipped in 18 points. Senators' coach Luke Brennan used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American guard Justin King (196-1989, college: TRU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Taylor Young (190-1990, college: WPU) scored 13 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Eagles players scored in double figures. Senators moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Eagles still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Rockhampton R. and Western PS. Senators will meet at home Slammers (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Eagles will play against Tigers in Willetton and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: C.Davis 28+4reb+3ast, J.Thwaites 18+3reb+3ast, C.Ellis 13+2reb+2ast, U.Dibiamaka 11+1reb+3ast, H.Ford 8+10reb+1ast, P.George 7+5reb+8ast
East Perth E.: J.King 24+8reb+2ast, T.Young 13+9reb+8ast, F.Nicolas 13+2reb+2ast, J.Grace 12+2ast, N.Hightower 10+5reb+1ast, A.Jarrad 9+2reb

Cockburn C. - Lakeside L. 83-77

There was an upset in Hamilton Hill where higher ranked Lightning (3-5) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Cougars (1-5) 83-77 on Saturday. Cougars made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cougars made 9 blocks. Swingman Gavin Field (202-1989, college: UWG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Taj Benning (193-1998, college: Fairfield) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Hayden Brown (196-1998, college: S.Carolina) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and guard Kyle Armour (183-1989, college: Augusta) scored 20 points and 5 assists. Cougars left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Lightning dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Cougars will meet at home higher ranked Wanneroo (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lightning will play against Suns and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: T.Benning 15+5reb+1ast, G.Field 14+10reb+4ast, L.Phillips 13+2reb, H.Josh 11+2reb+3ast, K.Berry 11+5reb+3ast, C.Alexander 9+7reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: H.Brown 21+6reb, K.Armour 20+1reb+5ast, D.Jackson 15+1reb, J.Davey 9+10reb+2ast, D.Green 6+4reb+1ast, L.Benjamin 3+3reb+2ast

Perry Lakes H. - SW Slammers 110-65

Everything went according to plan in Floreat where third ranked Hawks (6-1) outleveled 11th ranked Slammers (1-5) 110-65 on Saturday. Hawks forced 19 Slammers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Slammers' players. Guard Mitchell Clarke (186-1999) stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 assists for the winners and American forward Daniel Alexander (206-1991, college: GCU, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Canadian forward Ben Stevens (206, college: Laurier) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 19 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hawks have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Slammers lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Hawks will meet Eagles (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Slammers will play against Senators in Perth and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 22+3reb, M.Clarke 19+2reb+8ast, D.Alexander 18+6reb+3ast, J.Isenbarger 13+2reb+3ast, B.Purser 9+5reb+4ast, C.Hamilton 8+1reb
SW Slammers: B.Tuach 19+4reb+3ast, B.Stevens 11+16reb+2ast, C.Xavier 7+2reb+1ast, M.Wugol 7+3reb+2ast, K.Pharell 4+3reb+2ast, M.Cooper 4+2reb

Rockingham F. - Goldfields G. 105-75

There was no surprise in Rockingham where 10th ranked Giants (2-4) were crushed by leader Flames (7-0) 105-75 on Saturday. Flames looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Giants' players. The former international center Tom Jervis (211-1987, college: Troy) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks for the winners and naturalized American guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: WBU) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Flames players scored in double figures. At the losing side American Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Michael Dupree (185, college: Northwest) scored 16 points and 5 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. Flames have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Loser Giants keep the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Flames will meet at home Magic (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Giants will play against Redbacks and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: D.Walker 16+3reb+2ast, J.Combs 15+4reb+5ast, T.Durnin 14+2reb+1ast, R.Godfrey 13+2reb+5ast, T.Jervis 12+10reb+7ast, M.Nelson 12+5reb+8ast
Goldfields G.: L.Smith 28+12reb+2ast, M.Dupree 16+4reb+5ast, K.Anguik 12+3reb+1ast, M.Garang III 8+8reb, M.Malek 6+2reb+2ast, J.Reid 2+2reb+1ast

Joondalup W. - Goldfields G. 90-82

No shocking result in a game in Joondalup where sixth ranked Wanneroo (5-3) defeated 10th ranked Giants (2-4) 90-82 on Sunday. Wanneroo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Quintin Dove (200-1998, college: UT Martin) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and swingman Jordan Wellsteed (194-1995) chipped in 12 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side American Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and power forward Manylok Malek (205-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Five Wanneroo and four Giants players scored in double figures. Wanneroo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Giants keep the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Wanneroo will meet Cougars (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Giants will play against Redbacks and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: Q.Dove 23+12reb+1ast, M.Muo 20+6reb+4ast, B.Michaels 14+1reb+6ast, J.Wellsteed 12+15reb+5ast, C.Turnage 12+3reb+5ast, D.Collins 4+1reb
Goldfields G.: L.Smith 20+8reb+5ast, D.Ballantyne 15+5reb+5ast, M.Dupree 14+3reb+5ast, M.Malek 13+10reb+3ast, J.Reid 8+1reb+3ast, K.Anguik 7+3reb+4ast

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