State Leagues Latest Results and Stats

- May 22, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Gerald Blackshear

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Jets smashed 10th ranked Steelers in Sunbury 119-88. They outrebounded Steelers 50-28 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Gerald Blackshear (205-1997, college: Detroit) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) contributed with 24 points and 5 assists for the winners. Center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) answered with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Steelers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Steelers lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with East Perth E.. Steelers will play next round against strong Hume City Broncos trying to get back on the winning streak. Jets will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ipswich Force (7-2) against fifth ranked Northside Wizards (6-3) on Sunday night. Visiting Ipswich Force was defeated by Northside Wizards in Taigum 101-90. It was a great evening for American swingman Andrew White III (200-1993, college: Syracuse) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points and 9 rebounds. Kyle Zunic helped adding 14 points, 5 rebounds, 15 assists and 5 steals. At the losing side the former international Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) responded with 31 points. Ipswich Force's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Northside Wizards moved-up to fourth place. Ipswich Force at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with W.Adelaide B.. Northside Wizards will play against Phoenix (#9) in Cotton Tree in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Ipswich Force will play at home against the league's leader Thunder (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Knox Raiders (8-4) against tenth ranked Waverley Falcons (6-5) on Sunday night. Host Knox Raiders were defeated by Waverley Falcons in a tough game in Wantirna South 86-90. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Knox Raiders. It was an exceptional evening for Dillon Stith who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!). Wayne Stewart Jr came up with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Knox Raiders in the defeat. Knox Raiders' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Waverley Falcons have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sydney C. and Hobart C. Loser Knox Raiders dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Joondalup W. and Sandringham S.. Waverley Falcons will meet at home Thunder (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Knox Raiders will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#8) in Mt Gambier and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 19 were not that significant. McKinnon C. smashed Keysborough C. on the road 110-82. Bankstown B. won against Manly Warr. on its own court 68-65. BA CoE managed to outperform Illawarra H. 2 in Canberra 106-100. Newcastle F. rolled over Albury W.B. at home 95-76. Sydney C. was defeated by Sutherland S. on the opponent's court 86-77. SW Metro P. beat Townsville H. in a home game 81-71. Hobart C. lost to Kilsyth C. on the road 78-83. Sandringham S. outscored NW Tasmania on its own court 100-68. Diamond V.E. managed to beat Melbourne T. in Greensborough 89-75. Dandenong R. was defeated by Nunawading S. at home 89-103. Ringwood H. beat Keilor T. on the opponent's court 94-88. Willetton T. won against Goldfields G. in a home game 94-86. East Perth E. was outscored by Cockburn C. on the road 116-86.

Group Big V

Keysborough C. - McKinnon C. 82-110

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Cougars (7-4) crushed 4th placed Cougars (7-4) in Keysborough 110-82 on Sunday. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) accounted for 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. Point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) came up with 27 points and forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Cougars in the defeat. 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 have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Cougars. Cougars will meet Storm (#8) in the next round. Cougars will play against Melbourne Uni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: N.Davis 26+5reb+6ast, S.Black 25+5reb+6ast, J.Malvaso 18+2reb, J.Beasley 12+6reb+2ast, L.Joe 10+6reb, S.Yanni 7+2reb+3ast
Keysborough C.: A.Williams 27+2reb+3ast, L.Naoum 13+2reb+3ast, G.Newby 12+7reb+1ast, C.Enge 9+2reb+1ast, J.Leclerc 8+2reb, M.Dylan 6+2reb+1ast

Sunbury J. - Western PS 119-88

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Jets as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Jets smashed 10th ranked Steelers in Sunbury 119-88. They outrebounded Steelers 50-28 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Gerald Blackshear (205-1997, college: Detroit) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) contributed with 24 points and 5 assists for the winners. Center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) answered with 17 points and 6 rebounds and guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Steelers. 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. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Steelers lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with East Perth E.. Steelers will play next round against strong Hume City Broncos trying to get back on the winning streak. Jets will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 24+3reb+5ast, G.Blackshear 18+14reb+4ast, J.Weston 16+2reb+1ast, M.Berezdecky 15+8reb, M.Nathan 10+5reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 9+1reb+2ast
Western PS: R.Permenter 17+6reb+1ast, S.Stone 16+5reb+2ast, I.Liam 14+1ast, J.Gaze 11+3reb+4ast, M.Matthew 9+1reb, H.Edward 8+2reb

Group NBL1 East

Bankstown B. - Manly Warr. 68-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 15th ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' (2-11) road loss to fourteenth ranked Bankstown Bruins (3-9) in Condell Park 65-68 on Sunday. Bankstown Bruins made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Bankstown Bruins had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for guard Kobe Shannon (193, college: Midland) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WT) accounted for 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds and guard Mitchell Evans (185-1997) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the defeat. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Bankstown Bruins moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Townsville H. and Penrith P. Loser Manly Warringah Sea Eagles keep the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Dandenong R.. Bankstown Bruins will meet at home higher ranked Canberra Gunners (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will play against Mustangs (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: K.Shannon 22+9reb+1ast, H.Blankley 16+13reb+1ast, J.McWilliams 9+7reb+3ast, F.Alexander 7+6reb+1ast, V.Adrian 5, D.Elkaz 3+4reb+2ast
Manly Warr.: M.Eldridge 19+18reb+1ast, M.Evans 11+6reb+2ast, V.Stefan 11+3reb, N.Maxim 10+2reb+3ast, K.Carlos 4+1reb, S.Kane 3+2reb

Illawarra H. 2 - BA CoE 100-106

Very predictable result when first ranked Excellence (11-1) won against 9th ranked Hawks (6-6) in Wollongong 106-100 on Sunday. Excellence made 31-of-36 free shots (86.1 percent) during the game. Excellence outrebounded Hawks 41-29 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Excellence especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Ben Henshall (195-2004) who led the winners and scored 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). International forward Alex Toohey (201-2004) accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side. The former international swingman Tim Coenraad (201-1985, college: Nova SE) came up with 35 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Fred Webb (-1999) added 11 points and 8 assists respectively for Hawks in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Excellence have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-1 record. Loser Hawks keep the ninth position with six games lost. Excellence will meet at home Sydney City Comets (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hawks will play against the league's second-placed Bulls and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: H.Ben 34+6reb+7ast, H.Julius 11+3reb+2ast, F.Jacob 11+4reb, T.Alex 11+6reb+2ast, S.Kye 9+2reb+1ast, Z.Rocco 8+7reb
Illawarra H. 2: T.Coenraad 35+9reb+5ast, D.Philip 15+2reb, P.Noah 13+5reb, G.Samuel 13+1reb+3ast, W.Fred 11+2reb+8ast, E.Laudato 8+5reb+6ast

Newcastle F. - Albury W.B. 95-76

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Bandits (6-7) were outscored by seventh ranked Falcons (7-4) in Broadmeadow 95-76 on Sunday. Falcons outrebounded Bandits 43-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Falcons especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds. American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) accounted for 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. American center Mike Parks Jr (206-1997, college: Memphis, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and New Zealand guard Dylan Wilkie (191-2001) added 22 points respectively for Bandits in the defeat. Five Falcons and four Bandits players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Falcons have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Bandits keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Falcons will meet higher ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bandits will play against Sydney City Comets (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: M.Cherry 25+16reb, A.Gaines 20+7reb+4ast, G.Jaidyn 13+4reb+5ast, R.Beisty 13+9reb+5ast, M.Maluach 10+2reb, J.Dorricott 6
Albury W.B.: W.Dylan 22+2ast, J.Coleman 13+7reb+2ast, M.Parks Jr. 11+9reb+4ast, L.Cummings 11+3reb+1ast, J.Cincurak 7+4reb+1ast, S.Lochlainn 6+4reb

Sutherland S. - Sydney C. 86-77

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Sutherland Sharks (9-4) defeated at home 8th ranked Sydney City Comets (6-5) 86-77 on Sunday. Sutherland Sharks forced 20 Sydney City Comets turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. American Marquel Beasley (196-1993, college: Fort Lewis) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Archie Woodhill (206-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds and center Johnny Crnogorac (216-1995, college: UTRGV, agency: Haylett Sports) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Sydney City Comets in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sutherland Sharks maintains fourth place with 9-4 record. Sydney City Comets lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Waverley F. and Hobart C.. Sutherland Sharks will meet at home Panthers (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sydney City Comets will play against the league's leader Excellence (#1) in Canberra and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: H.Lochlan 22+9reb+6ast, M.Beasley 17+5reb+1ast, N.Callum 13+3reb+1ast, A.Cabrera 12+2reb+2ast, G.Gerlach 9+5reb+2ast, J.Mitchell 5+7reb+3ast
Sydney C.: W.Archie 16+17reb, J.Crnogorac 14+6reb+3ast, I.Washington 14+5reb+3ast, R.Julian 12+4reb+1ast, W.Matthew 9+4reb+7ast, A.Christian 7+4reb

Group NBL1 North

SW Metro P. - Townsville H. 81-71

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Townsville Heat (3-9) lost to eleventh ranked South West Metro Pirates (5-5) in Runcorn 71-81 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183-1996, college: MBU) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Center Ben Volkman (206-1997, college: Maryville, MO) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. South West Metro Pirates' coach Aja Parham-Ammar used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and center Matthew Rees (205-1987) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Townsville Heat in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates moved-up to seventh place. Townsville Heat lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Bankstown B. and Penrith P.. South West Metro Pirates will meet at home Brisbane Spartans (#8) in the next round. Townsville Heat will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: K.Woodfall 22+8reb+2ast, B.Volkman 12+9reb+2ast, B.Teys 11+2reb+6ast, C.Cedar 10+5reb+4ast, Z.Carter 9+4reb+1ast, S.Roman 8+7reb+3ast
Townsville H.: M.Rees 19+6reb, E.Betts 15+10reb+2ast, L.Yates 14+6reb, M.Garrick 13+3reb+2ast, M.Cedar 8+1reb+4ast, W.Marshall 2+6reb

Northside W. - Ipswich F. 101-90

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ipswich Force (7-2) against fifth ranked Northside Wizards (6-3) on Sunday night. Visiting Ipswich Force was defeated by Northside Wizards in Taigum 101-90. Northside Wizards made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Ipswich Force's players. It was a great evening for American swingman Andrew White III (200-1993, college: Syracuse) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Kyle Zunic (188-1999, college: Winthrop) helped adding 14 points, 5 rebounds, 15 assists and 5 steals. At the losing side the former international Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) responded with 31 points and the former international center Matt Hodgson (211-1991, college: St.Mary's, CA) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ipswich Force's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Northside Wizards moved-up to fourth place. Ipswich Force at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with W.Adelaide B.. Northside Wizards will play against Phoenix (#9) in Cotton Tree in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Ipswich Force will play at home against the league's leader Thunder (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: A.White III 31+9reb+3ast, C.Healy 21+1reb+3ast, D.Lual 20+7reb+3ast, K.Zunic 14+5reb+15ast, R.Jed 9+5reb, J.Leaney 4+13reb+3ast
Ipswich F.: G.Jaylin 31+3reb+1ast, M.Hodgson 20+9reb+2ast, N.Sobey 19+5reb+2ast, C.Goldfinch 16+3reb+3ast, A.Atem 2+4reb, J.Ralph 2+5reb+2ast

Group NBL1 South

Kilsyth C. - Hobart C. 83-78

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Kilsyth Cobras (5-6) beat at home higher ranked Chargers (6-5) 83-78 on Sunday. Kilsyth Cobras looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Jamie Ahale (196-1999, college: UIC) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Auryn MacMillan (204-1987, college: Gardner-Webb) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Kilsyth Cobras' coach Peter Godfrey used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Jarred Bairstow (201-1992, college: UCO) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and the former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Chargers in the defeat. Four Chargers players scored in double figures. Kilsyth Cobras moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Chargers dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Sydney C. and Waverley F.. Kilsyth Cobras will meet Dandenong Rangers (#19) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Chargers will play against the league's leader Eltham Wildcats (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: J.Ahale 28+9reb+7ast, A.MacMillan 17+8reb+3ast, A.Tomada 11+3reb+4ast, F.Nicholas 5+9reb+2ast, H.MacDonald 5+1reb+1ast, M.Dielemans 5+2reb+1ast
Hobart C.: J.Bairstow 26+10reb, D.Watson 17+3reb+4ast, S.McDaniel 15+6reb+8ast, R.Jacob 12+10reb+5ast, B.Callum 5+4reb, S.Jordan 3+1reb

Knox R. - Waverley F. 86-90

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Knox Raiders (8-4) against tenth ranked Waverley Falcons (6-5) on Sunday night. Host Knox Raiders were defeated by Waverley Falcons in a tough game in Wantirna South 86-90. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Knox Raiders. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!). Guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-1991, college: WSU) accounted for 23 points and 6 assists for the winning side. American Wayne Stewart Jr (201, college: A&M-Commerce) came up with 23 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for Knox Raiders in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Knox Raiders' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Waverley Falcons have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sydney C. and Hobart C. Loser Knox Raiders dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Joondalup W. and Sandringham S.. Waverley Falcons will meet at home Thunder (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Knox Raiders will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#8) in Mt Gambier and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.Stith 33+4reb+1ast, D.Kernich-Drew 23+2reb+6ast, A.Harris 15+5reb+5ast, T.Forsyth 12+6reb+1ast, B.Lewis 5+5reb+1ast, M.Harper 2+4reb+3ast
Knox R.: W.Stewart Jr 23+7reb+3ast, K.Feagin 16+2reb+6ast, M.Peatling 11+5reb+1ast, A.Deng 10+5reb, R.Austin 8+2reb, D.Hare 8+4reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - NW Tasmania 100-68

Very expected game when 15th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (4-7) was smashed by fourth ranked Sabres (8-4) in Cheltenham 100-68 on Sunday. Sabres made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Sabres outrebounded NW Tasmania Thunder 48-30 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman, agency: ProMondo Sports) who led the winners and scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). The former international forward Dane Pineau (206-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) accounted for 12 points and 18 rebounds for the winning side. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. Sabres' coach Rhys Carter felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Sekou Sylla (196, college: Towson) came up with 24 points and forward Venkatesha Jois (203-1993, college: EWU) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for NW Tasmania Thunder in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sabres. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Joondalup W. and Knox R. Loser NW Tasmania Thunder dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Melbourne T. and Ringwood H.. Sabres will meet Diamond Valley Eagles (#5) in the next round. NW Tasmania Thunder will play against the league's leader Eltham Wildcats (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 27+6reb+4ast, B.Campbell 18+4reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 17+3reb+1ast, K.Tom 12+10reb+2ast, D.Pineau 12+18reb+3ast, D.Barlow 10+3reb
NW Tasmania: S.Sylla 24+4reb, V.Jois 20+7reb, B.Woolley 7+7reb, V.Daniels 7+1reb, J.Chilcott 6+2reb+1ast, P.Campbell 4+3reb

Melbourne T. - Diamond V.E. 75-89

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (7-4) won against 14th ranked Tigers (4-7) in Melbourne 89-75 on Sunday. Diamond Valley Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 34. They outrebounded Tigers 42-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Forward BJ Symons (-1998) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Worth to mention Worthy played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Diamond Valley Eagles players scored in double figures. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach Trevor Lee used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Mason Gaze (198-2001, college: Lindenwood) came up with 23 points and guard Taj Chehhal (188-2001) added 23 points respectively for Tigers in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Diamond Valley Eagles. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Tigers lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Ringwood H. and NW Tasmania. Diamond Valley Eagles will meet at home higher ranked Sabres (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tigers will play against Spectres (#6) in East Burwood and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: M.Worthy 17+8reb+3ast, K.Erik 17+1reb+1ast, S.BJ 16+8reb, J.Perry 16+5reb+2ast, N.Manyang 7+5reb+3ast, D.O'Wili 6+6reb
Melbourne T.: C.Taj 23+2ast, M.Gaze 23+4reb+3ast, M.Callan 13+7reb+1ast, J.Purchase 8+4reb+6ast, M.Wearne 4+6reb+3ast, R.Simankevicius 3+2reb+1ast

Dandenong R. - Nunawading S. 89-103

Not a big story in a game when 19th ranked Dandenong Rangers (2-11) lost at home to ninth ranked Spectres (7-4) 103-89 on Sunday. Spectres made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Will Carius (201, college: W.Illinois) who led the winners and scored 30 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Jalen Gibbs (190-1999, college: JSU) accounted for 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Five Spectres players scored in double figures. Point guard Jesse Ghee (183-1995, college: Fullerton JC) came up with 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) added 21 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Dandenong Rangers in the defeat. Spectres moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Dandenong Rangers lost their tenth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Manly Warr.. Spectres will meet at home Tigers (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dandenong Rangers will play against Kilsyth Cobras and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: W.Carius 30+8reb+3ast, J.Gibbs 24+8reb+3ast, K.Box 13+13reb+1ast, D.Baxter 13+5reb+2ast, J.Geer 11+6reb+8ast, D.Christian 9+1ast
Dandenong R.: J.Ghee 33+5reb+2ast, J.Roberts 21+11reb+2ast, P.Deng 10+4reb+1ast, J.Eyman 7+2reb+2ast, B.Harrison 7+2reb, D.Elijah 6+2reb

Keilor T. - Ringwood H. 88-94

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Ringwood Hawks (4-7) defeated higher ranked Thunder (4-6) in Melbourne 94-88 on Sunday. Ringwood Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Thunder's 42. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC, agency: IceBasket) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. His fellow American import forward Kyle Daggett (198-1999, college: Shepherd) accounted for 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Lawton attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Ringwood Hawks' coach Damien Smith used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Robbie Heath (190-1998, college: Pepperdine) came up with 20 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Oliver Hayes-Brown (208-2000, college: UC Riverside) added 24 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Thunder in the defeat. Four Thunder players scored in double figures. Ringwood Hawks moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Melbourne T. and NW Tasmania. Thunder lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Goldfields G.. Ringwood Hawks will meet at home Bendigo Braves (#17) in the next round. Thunder will play against Waverley Falcons (#10) in Mount Waverley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: K.Daggett 22+5reb+1ast, J.Lawton 22+7reb+6ast, M.Fennell 16+4reb+1ast, M.Roberts 7+5reb+6ast, A.Sturt 7+3reb, S.Clarke 7+4reb
Keilor T.: O.Hayes-Brown 24+6reb, Z.Triplett 21+3reb+2ast, R.Heath 20+9reb+1ast, W.Jenkins III 10+2reb+3ast, C.Riak 9+4reb+1ast, E.Wardlow 4+6reb+12ast

Group NBL1 West

Willetton T. - Goldfields G. 94-86

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Giants (4-6) lost to fifth ranked Tigers (8-3) in Willetton 86-94 on Sunday. Tigers made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Giants turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for center Gorjok Gak (211-1996, college: CBU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Damien Scott (192-1992) accounted for 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Tigers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Michael Dupree (185, college: Northwest) came up with 24 points, 5 assists and 5 steals and the other American import Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Giants in the defeat. Five Tigers and four Giants players scored in double figures. Tigers moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Giants keep the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Keilor T.. Tigers will meet at home Senators (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Giants will play against the league's leader Hawks and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: G.Gak 18+16reb+6ast, D.Hoskins Jr. 17+2reb+2ast, D.Scott 15+6reb+4ast, M.Vigor 15+4reb+4ast, A.Black 11+3reb+1ast, F.Travis 11+4reb+2ast
Goldfields G.: M.Dupree 24+3reb+5ast, L.Smith 20+5reb+2ast, M.Malek 14+5reb+1ast, D.Ballantyne 11+5reb+1ast, J.Reid 8+7reb+4ast, C.Hamish 5+1reb+2ast

Cockburn C. - East Perth E. 116-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Cougars' (3-7) home victory over 12th ranked Eagles (1-10) in Hamilton Hill 116-86 on Sunday. Cougars made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Eagles' players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Courtney Alexander (203-1997, college: Tenn Tech) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Luke Phillips (208, college: ULM) accounted for 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. American power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import guard Taylor Young (190-1990, college: WPU) added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Eagles in the defeat. 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 moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Bendigo B. and Eastern M. Loser Eagles dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Western PS. Cougars will meet higher ranked Wanneroo (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Eagles will play against Magic (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: C.Alexander 28+12reb+3ast, T.Benning 24+1reb+4ast, H.Josh 16+3reb+3ast, G.Field 15+5reb+7ast, L.Phillips 15+13reb+4ast, P.Keegan 10+6reb+3ast
East Perth E.: L.Roberts 24+13reb+1ast, T.Young 19+8reb+4ast, S.Reath 14+6reb+2ast, F.Nicolas 8+2ast, J.King 7+2reb+1ast, N.Hightower 4+1ast

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