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

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bearcats (9-3) in Woodville on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) 102-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Bearcats. Norwood Flames forced 20 Bearcats turnovers. Walter Mcbride scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and New Zealand point guard Jack Stanwix (183-2000) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norwood Flames maintains seventh position with 5-7 record. Bearcats at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very significant was Bearcats' (#1) 95-82 road victory against one of their biggest challengers South Adelaide Panthers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) notched 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Anthony Drmic supported him with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) did not help to save the game for South Adelaide Panthers. Bearcats (9-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with 3 other teams. South Adelaide Panthers at the other side keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Perth R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Tullamarine between Cougars and Hume City Broncos. Sixth ranked Cougars (8-5) got a very close victory on the road over top-ranked Hume City Broncos (10-4). Cougars managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Saturday evening. Americans were the main players on the court. Sharif Black fired 29 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Troyce Manassa produced 27 points and 5 assists for lost side. Hume City Broncos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Cougars maintains sixth position with 8-5 record. Loser Hume City Broncos dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Knox R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Blackburn V. won against Bellarine S. on the opponent's court 100-84. Camberwell unfortunately lost to Sunbury J. in a home game 78-90. Sunbury J. managed to beat Melbourne Uni on the road 100-94. Melbourne Uni crushed Western PS on its own court 116-74. Wyndham D. beat Keysborough C. in Werribee 102-97. Eastern M. was destroyed by Forestville E. at home 97-117. C.District L. managed to outperform Norwood F. on the opponent's court 91-88. Sturt S. rolled over N.Adelaide R. in a home game 118-82. Winless Southern T. was defeated by Woodville W. on the road 90-84. Sydney C. was smashed by Inner WB on its own court 71-104. Penrith P. lost to Canberra G. in a road game 85-101. Albury W.B. unfortunately lost to BA CoE at home 88-100. Manly Warr. managed to beat Cent.Coast C. on the opponent's court 79-72. Illawarra H. 2 crushed Newcastle F. in a home game 97-68. Bankstown B. was beaten by Maitland M. on the road 99-82. Sutherland S. won against Hornsby S. on its own court 85-73. Norths B. managed to outperform Hills H. in Crows Nest 93-88. BA CoE rolled over Newcastle F. at home 112-83. RedCity R. was defeated by NGC Seahawks on the opponent's court 99-97. SD Spartans was beaten by Ipswich F. in a home game 83-99. Gold Coast R. destroyed USC Rip on the road 120-97. Mackay M. unfortunately lost to Logan T. on its own court 83-96. Brisbane C. managed to beat SC Phoenix in a road game 100-92. Darwin S. defeated Townsville H. at home 102-84. Knox R. beat Geelong S. on the opponent's court 97-79. Ballarat M. lost to Sandringham S. in a home game 87-99. Ringwood H. unfortunately lost to Hobart C. on the road 80-93. Nunawading S. rolled over Diamond V.E. on its own court 105-80. Waverley F. defeated Bendigo B. in Mount Waverley 97-80. Eltham W. smashed Casey C. at home 114-66. Dandenong R. lost to Keilor T. on the opponent's court 81-84. NW Tasmania unfortunately lost to Frankston B. in a home game 69-76. Ballarat M. recorded a loss to Melbourne T. on the road 88-106. Bendigo B. defeated Casey C. on its own court 78-65. Geelong S. was beaten by Keilor T. in Melbourne 106-104. Waverley F. won against Kilsyth C. at home 93-90. Melbourne T. was outscored by Sandringham S. on the opponent's court 99-74. Goldfields G. recorded a loss to Cockburn C. in a home game 85-97. SW Slammers was crushed by Rockingham F. on the road 117-62. Goldfields G. were beaten by Geraldton B. on its own court 86-100.

W.Adelaide B. - Norwood F. 87-102

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bearcats (9-3) in Woodville on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) 102-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Bearcats. Norwood Flames forced 20 Bearcats turnovers. Walter Mcbride scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and New Zealand point guard Jack Stanwix (183-2000) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Four Norwood Flames and five Bearcats players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norwood Flames maintains seventh position with 5-7 record. Bearcats at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: A.Drmic 26+9reb+3ast, L.Olbrich 23+7reb+3ast, R.Fraser 13+6reb+1ast, N.DeSantis 10+5reb+6ast, S.Sean 10+1reb, H.Staude 5+3reb+1ast
Norwood F.: J.Stanwix 26+4reb, M.Walter 25+5reb+8ast, M.Nuangki 21+2reb, M.Lycett 12+8reb+6ast, T.Goodall 8+4reb, I.Miller-Jose 7+6reb

Group Big V

Bellarine S. - Blackburn V. 84-100

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Bellarine where 8th ranked Storm (3-9) was defeated by ninth ranked Vikings (3-10) 100-84 on Saturday. Vikings looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Storm's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vikings made 7 blocks. New Zealand forward Kane Keil (198-1997, college: Antelope Valley) fired 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Titgyeth Kwajakwan chipped in 26 points. American center Bryce Cashman (211-1996, college: NWOSU) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and guard Nathan Gronbeck added 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vikings maintains ninth position with 3-10 record, which they share with Townsville H. and Cent.Coast C. Loser Storm keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with C.District L. and Eastern M.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bellarine S.: G.Nathan 19+2reb+1ast, J.Chery 17+1reb+2ast, J.Rohan 11+7reb+1ast, B.Cashman 11+12reb, K.Max 9, L.Varley 7+3reb+4ast
Blackburn V.: K.Titgyeth 26+2reb+2ast, K.Keil 20+9reb+3ast, R.Mitchell 17+8reb+1ast, D.Brito 15+7reb+6ast, Z.Michael 7+1reb, J.Tanner 6+3reb+2ast

Camberwell - Sunbury J. 78-90

Rather predictable result in Melbourne where fifth ranked Jets (10-2) defeated 7th ranked Camberwell (4-10) 90-78 on Saturday. Jets made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Jets outrebounded Camberwell 50-38 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) fired 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Gerald Blackshear (205-1997, college: Detroit) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Jay Mackenzie produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Ben Crowe added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Camberwell players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jets have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Camberwell keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Ringwood H.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: C.Ben 21+5reb+2ast, M.Jay 18+10reb+5ast, A.Kimble 17+6reb+2ast, B.Fisto 16+1reb+4ast, D.Pino 3+7reb, G.James 3+3reb+2ast
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 35+1reb+4ast, G.Blackshear 17+15reb, J.Weston 10+3reb, T.Clayton 10+9reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 8+7reb+1ast, M.Nathan 3+8reb+6ast

Hume City B. - McKinnon C. 88-89

A very close game took place in Tullamarine between Cougars and Hume City Broncos. Sixth ranked Cougars (8-5) got a very close victory on the road over top-ranked Hume City Broncos (10-4). Cougars managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Saturday evening. Strangely Hume City Broncos outrebounded Cougars 44-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) fired 29 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists. Guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) produced 27 points and 5 assists and point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Hume City Broncos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Cougars maintains sixth position with 8-5 record. Loser Hume City Broncos dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Knox R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: T.Manassa 27+4reb+5ast, C.Elder 21+4reb+2ast, M.Puondak 14+11reb, S.Prendergast 6+2reb, C.Fiddes 6+6reb+2ast, S.Elijah-Taye 5+1reb
McKinnon C.: S.Black 29+6reb+5ast, N.Davis 18+4reb+6ast, B.Mitchell 17+3reb+2ast, S.Yanni 8+5reb, J.Beasley 7+2reb+2ast, L.Joe 4+5reb+3ast

Melbourne Uni - Sunbury J. 94-100

There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Melbourne Uni (9-5) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Jets (10-2) 100-94 on Sunday. American forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) chipped in 36 points (!!!) and 5 steals. Forward Joel Rimes (196) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and Nicholas Masunda (188-1985) added 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Jets have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Melbourne Uni dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Joondalup W. and Keysborough C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: R.Joel 23+11reb+3ast, N.Masunda 19+7reb+2ast, X.Evans 17+6reb+3ast, I.Turner 16+5reb+3ast, M.Shayan 10+7reb+2ast, M.Roseby 9+2reb+2ast
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 36+1reb+2ast, T.Clayton 22+17reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 20+1reb+4ast, M.Nathan 8+8reb+5ast, M.Berezdecky 7+9reb+1ast, G.Blackshear 4+4reb+1ast

Melbourne Uni - Western PS 116-74

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Melbourne Uni (9-5) outscored at home 10th ranked Steelers (1-12) 116-74 on Saturday. Melbourne Uni outrebounded Steelers 71-33 including a 27-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Steelers' players. American Isaac Turner (190-1992, college: St.Vincent) fired 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Shayan Mahboobi chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-1981) produced 20 points and 7 assists and American guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 11 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Melbourne Uni have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Melbourne Uni went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Joondalup W. and Keysborough C. Steelers lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Western PS: D.Corletto 20+4reb+7ast, S.Stone 11+4reb, R.Permenter 8+6reb, M.Turner 8+1reb+1ast, J.Gaze 8+3reb+1ast, M.Matthew 6+2reb
Melbourne Uni: I.Turner 30+8reb+5ast, M.Roseby 15+11reb, M.Shayan 15+9reb+8ast, R.Joel 15+6reb+5ast, L.Killey 10+6reb, X.Evans 9+5reb+4ast

Keysborough C. - Wyndham D. 97-102

There was a minor upset in Keysborough where much higher ranked Cougars (9-5) were defeated by fifth ranked Devils (9-4) 102-97 on Saturday. Devils made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Forward Adetomi Ayilara (208-1998, college: Cloud County) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) chipped in 28 points and 4 assists. Howard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. American forward Isaiah Geathers (190, college: Lehman) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Devils and five Cougars players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Devils moved-up to third place, which they share with Canberra G. and Nunawading S. Loser Cougars dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Joondalup W. and Melbourne Uni. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keysborough C.: I.Geathers 22+11reb+2ast, C.Enge 16+3reb, A.Williams 15+5reb+4ast, L.Naoum 13+2reb+3ast, G.Newby 13+3reb, J.Leclerc 9+4reb+1ast
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 28+4reb+4ast, A.Ayilara 20+13reb+6ast, K.Green 19+13reb+1ast, M.Ayol 17+1reb+1ast, J.Oskar 9+1reb+1ast, K.Hynes 6+3reb+2ast

Group NBL1 Central

Eastern M. - Forestville E. 97-117

No shocking result in a game in Mt. Barker where third ranked Forestville Eagles (9-3) outleveled 8th ranked Eastern Mavericks (3-9) 117-97 on Saturday. Forestville Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 52. They outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 50-31 including 21 on the offensive glass. Forestville Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198-1999, college: Midland CC) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) chipped in 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Forestville Eagles' coach Andrew Simons used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Jack Hemphill (206-1999, college: SFC) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Lengudi Gur (-2000) added 25 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Forestville Eagles and four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. Forestville Eagles keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Eastern Mavericks keep the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with C.District L. and Bellarine S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: G.Lengudi 25+7reb, J.Hemphill 25+12reb+6ast, K.Ciabattoni 18+3reb+5ast, J.Legan 18+1reb+7ast, R.Owen 5+4reb+2ast, R.Jasper 4+3reb+10ast
Forestville E.: G.Mays 27+8reb, M.Machar 25+19reb+2ast, J.Rios 22+2reb+2ast, A.Doyle 18+4reb+13ast, B.Rathjen 17+7reb+5ast, O.Hulland 5+5reb+3ast

Norwood F. - C.District L. 88-91

There was a minor upset in Marden where 7th ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) were edged by ninth ranked Central District Lions (3-9) 91-88 on Saturday. American forward Kevin Baker (203-1998, college: LC State) fired 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The other American import swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Worth to mention Jenkins played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Walter Mcbride produced 26 points and 5 rebounds and New Zealand forward Isaac Miller-Jose (203-1998, college: Manitoba) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Central District Lions moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Eastern M. and Bellarine S. Norwood Flames lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: M.Walter 26+5reb+3ast, I.Miller-Jose 17+9reb+2ast, J.Stanwix 17+1reb, M.Nuangki 13+5reb, M.Lycett 6+7reb+3ast, D.Webber 5+5reb+1ast
C.District L.: K.Baker 24+8reb+1ast, N.Nai 14+7reb+1ast, M.Manyang 14+10reb+1ast, B.Jenkins 13+6reb+7ast, D.Nathaniel 12+3reb, K.Sapwell 9+1reb+5ast

S.Adelaide P. - W.Adelaide B. 82-95

Very significant was Bearcats' (#1) 95-82 road victory against one of their biggest challengers South Adelaide Panthers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bearcats players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) notched 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) supported him with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) did not help to save the game for South Adelaide Panthers. Forward Codey Ellison (-1993) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Five South Adelaide Panthers players scored in double figures. Bearcats (9-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with 3 other teams. South Adelaide Panthers at the other side keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Perth R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 31+11reb+4ast, S.Johns 14+5reb, A.Barton 12+3reb+2ast, C.Ellison 11+9reb+5ast, M.Lloyd 10+6reb, C.Scott 3+2reb+2ast
W.Adelaide B.: L.Olbrich 30+9reb+2ast, A.Drmic 26+7reb+3ast, R.Fraser 20+4reb, H.Staude 9+1reb+6ast, J.Spear 6+7reb+7ast, N.DeSantis 4+6reb+4ast

Sturt S. - N.Adelaide R. 118-82

Rather predictable result in Pasadena where second ranked Sturt Sabres (9-3) smashed 5th ranked North Adelaide Rockets (7-5) 118-82 on Saturday. Sturt Sabres forced 20 North Adelaide Rockets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by North Adelaide Rockets' players. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) fired 26 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. American forward Keouvion McCalop (203-1994, college: Dakota Bottin.) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Durrell McDonald (188, college: Mercyhurst) added 25 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sturt Sabres have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser North Adelaide Rockets keep the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: D.McDonald 25+6ast, K.McCalop 21+14reb+1ast, C.Noah 10+1ast, A.Akech 9+7reb+2ast, H.Riley 8+2reb+2ast, D.Carlisle 7+9reb
Sturt S.: J.Forbes 26+7reb+9ast, J.Rigoni 21+11reb+4ast, K.Rasmussen 17+11reb+2ast, S.Daly 13+2reb+3ast, D.Nash 11+1reb, S.Jamie 10+2ast

Woodville W. - Southern T. 90-84

Not a big story in a game in Flinders Park where bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (0-12) were defeated by sixth ranked Woodville Warriors (7-5) 90-84 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Woodville Warriors forced 23 Noarlunga City Southern Tigers turnovers. American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) fired 38 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners. Swingman David Humphries (193-1991, college: LMU) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Stepney attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Woodville Warriors' coach Scott Whitmore used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Apiok Dau (-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds and guard Alexander Dickeson (-2007) added 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Four Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. Woodville Warriors moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers still closes the standings with 12 games lost. They share the position with Mandurah M.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: D.Alexander 23+7reb+4ast, D.Apiok 17+16reb+3ast, T.Jett 12+4reb+1ast, J.Fabian 11+2reb+3ast, A.Green 9+8reb+3ast, M.Awak 6+3reb+2ast
Woodville W.: J.Stepney 38+6reb+3ast, D.Humphries 13+6reb+5ast, B.Ficken 7+3reb+1ast, J.Jackson 7+9reb+2ast, O.Cooper 6+1reb+5ast, D.McKee 6

Group NBL1 East

Sydney C. - Inner WB 71-104

Everything went according to plan in Alexandria where second ranked Bulls (12-2) outscored 11th ranked Sydney City Comets (6-8) 104-71 on Saturday. Bulls outrebounded Sydney City Comets 46-32 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized New Zealand guard Tony Tolovae (196-1992) fired 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Chris Bryant (203-1992, college: Miami, OH) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Archie Woodhill (206-2001) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Matthew Wacher (180-2003) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bulls maintains second position with 12-2 record having just 2 victories less than leader Perry Lakes H. Sydney City Comets lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: W.Archie 16+6reb+1ast, A.Kleine 11, J.Crnogorac 9+5reb, I.Faithfull 9+3reb+4ast, W.Matthew 7+5reb+8ast, A.Isaac 6+2reb+1ast
Inner WB: T.Tolovae 35+6reb+1ast, C.Bryant 24+5reb, B.Morrow 18+3reb+2ast, B.Kaylan 9+6reb+5ast, H.Alex 7+9reb+3ast, T.Nicko 7+3reb+4ast

Canberra G. - Penrith P. 101-85

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Panthers (3-11) were defeated on the road by sixth ranked Canberra Gunners (9-4) 101-85 on Saturday. Canberra Gunners looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard James Toohey (188-1998, college: SVSU) fired 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Jaedyn Fetui-Faamoe (192-2003) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Pranaya Sakya (176-1992) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Canberra Gunners and four Panthers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Canberra Gunners have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Wyndham D. and Nunawading S. Panthers lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bankstown B. and Casey C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: F.Jaedyn 19+8reb+1ast, S.Pranaya 13+5reb+3ast, R.Tomas 13+5reb+3ast, F.Caleb 12+1reb, P.Ryan 7+2reb, S.Brodie 7+1ast
Canberra G.: A.Clarke 21+1reb+4ast, J.Toohey 21+7reb+5ast, G.Morison 13+12reb+3ast, P.Badalassi 11+7reb+1ast, S.Lachlan 11+2reb+2ast, P.Cameron 10+5reb+2ast

Albury W.B. - BA CoE 88-100

No shocking result in a game in Albury where first ranked Excellence (15-1) won against 9th ranked Bandits (7-8) 100-88 on Saturday. They outrebounded Bandits 45-30 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. John Furphy (-2004) fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. International forward Alex Toohey (201-2004) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) produced 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Mike Parks Jr (206-1997, college: Memphis, agency: Haylett Sports) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Excellence and four Bandits players scored in double figures. Excellence have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Bandits dropped to the tenth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: L.Cummings 21+7reb+4ast, J.Coleman 17+7reb+2ast, M.Parks Jr. 17+8reb+2ast, W.Dylan 16+2reb+3ast, J.Cincurak 7+4reb+2ast, S.Lochlainn 4+1reb
BA CoE: F.John 19+9reb+1ast, T.Alex 18+7reb+1ast, J.Akira 17+1ast, H.Ben 13+5reb+4ast, B.Bowyn 13+10reb+1ast, O.James 10+9reb+1ast

Cent.Coast C. - Manly Warr. 72-79

There was a minor upset in Terrigal where 12th ranked Crusaders (3-10) were defeated by fifteenth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (3-12) 79-72 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outrebounded Crusaders 50-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Forward Maxim Nesterov (198-2000) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Eldridge is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. American point guard Aaron Ajay Lawton (184-1994, college: Indianapolis) produced 22 points and 4 assists and forward James Trustum (197-1992) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Crusaders' coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles maintains fifteenth position with 3-12 record, which they share with Dandenong R. Crusaders lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Townsville H. and Blackburn V.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: A.Ajay Lawton 22+3reb+4ast, J.Trustum 11+11reb+1ast, T.McGann 11+3reb, W.Bates 9+3reb+2ast, C.Luke 6+4reb+3ast, B.Alex 5+2reb+1ast
Manly Warr.: M.Eldridge 22+19reb+3ast, N.Maxim 20+7reb+5ast, M.Aku 14+5reb+1ast, K.Carlos 13+6reb+2ast, V.Stefan 8+3reb+1ast, M.Evans 2+8reb+3ast

Illawarra H. 2 - Newcastle F. 97-68

There was a surprise result in Wollongong where tenth ranked Hawks (7-7) smashed higher ranked Falcons (8-6) 97-68 on Saturday. Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons' 38. Hawks forced 20 Falcons turnovers and outrebounded them 51-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. Guard William Hickey (194-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Harry Morris (198-2002) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Keilor T. and Hobart C. Loser Falcons keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: A.Gaines 19+7reb+2ast, A.Clinton 16, R.Beisty 11+10reb+3ast, R.Nottage 6+5reb, G.Jaidyn 4+2reb+1ast, L.Mason 4+4reb
Illawarra H. 2: H.William 22+16reb+5ast, M.Harry 19+7reb+2ast, P.Noah 18+8reb, T.Coenraad 14+3reb+3ast, G.Samuel 9+4reb, P.Aaron 5+1reb+1ast

Maitland M. - Bankstown B. 99-82

Not a big story in a game in Maitland where 13th ranked Bankstown Bruins (3-11) were defeated by eighth ranked Mustangs (8-6) 99-82 on Saturday. Mustangs dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bankstown Bruins' 38. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) fired 30 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WT) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Dragan Elkaz (196-1999, college: UC Riverside) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Bankstown Bruins players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mustangs have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Bankstown Bruins keep the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Penrith P. and Casey C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: H.Blankley 29+17reb+8ast, D.Elkaz 13+2reb+4ast, S.Joshua 12+3reb, K.Shannon 10+2reb+4ast, J.McWilliams 7+5reb, A.Aqeel 6
Maitland M.: W.Cranston-Lown 30+5reb+3ast, J.Hunter 11+2reb, P.Billy 10+7reb+1ast, K.Harley 9+5reb+2ast, G.Matt 9+5reb, D.Millburn 7+4reb+3ast

Sutherland S. - Hornsby S. 85-73

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Sutherland Sharks (11-4) beat at home bottom-ranked Spiders (0-15) 85-73 on Saturday. Sutherland Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jordan Mitchell (186-1995, college: BENUM) fired 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The other American import Marquel Beasley (196-1993, college: Fort Lewis) chipped in 6 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Point guard Moses Bartley (166-2003) produced 21 points and 4 steals and Samoan-Lebanese guard Shareef Saipaia (-1999) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sutherland Sharks have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sandringham S. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: B.Moses 21+3reb+1ast, M.Caleb 11+1reb, M.Peitok 10+6reb+2ast, P.Fraser 10+8reb, S.Shareef 9+6reb+8ast, B.White 8+7reb+1ast
Sutherland S.: J.Mitchell 19+7reb+6ast, D.Gak 16+3reb, G.Gerlach 11+7reb+5ast, N.Callum 11+2reb+2ast, A.Cabrera 10+3reb+3ast, L.Angus 7+6reb+1ast

Hills H. - Norths B. 88-93

There was no surprise in Baulkham Hills where 7th ranked Hills Hornets (8-6) were defeated by third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (11-3) 93-88 on Saturday. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183-1998, college: Azusa Pacific) fired 27 points and 6 assists for the winners. Point guard Michael Yoong (175-2002) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Shawn Montague (198-1997, college: SNHU) produced 21 points and Liam Moss (-1998) added 20 points and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Five Norths Soul Sports Bears and four Hills Hornets players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Norths Soul Sports Bears keep a position of league leader, which they share with Perry Lakes H. and Frankston B. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: S.Montague 21+2reb+1ast, M.Liam 20+3reb+1ast, O.Saxon 11+3reb+3ast, B.Kearins 11+4reb+3ast, P.Brotherson 7+3reb+3ast, F.Marvin 5+2ast
Norths B.: B.Rymer 27+3reb+6ast, Y.Michael 18+8reb+8ast, L.Holey 12+9reb, M.Robert 11+2reb, M.Golding 10+13reb+4ast, M.Lucas 10+1reb+1ast

BA CoE - Newcastle F. 112-83

No shocking result in a game in Canberra where first ranked Excellence (15-1) outleveled 6th ranked Falcons (8-6) 112-83 on Sunday. Excellence made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Excellence outrebounded Falcons 42-28 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Guard Kye Savage (186-2005) fired 28 points for the winners. Swingman Ben Henshall (195-2004) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. Guard Reed Nottage (198, college: CBU) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Excellence have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Falcons keep the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: R.Nottage 18+5reb+5ast, A.Gaines 18+5reb+1ast, R.Beisty 12+5reb+4ast, T.Akamarmoi 8+3reb, T.Dawson 7+5reb, L.Mason 6+1reb+1ast
BA CoE: S.Kye 28+1ast, F.John 19+3reb, H.Ben 19+3reb+6ast, T.Alex 11+7reb+3ast, B.Bowyn 10+10reb+4ast, B.Harry 10+2reb+1ast

Group NBL1 North

NGC Seahawks - RedCity R. 99-97

Very expected game in Runaway Bay where 15th ranked Roar (2-9) was edged by ninth ranked Seahawks (6-5) 99-97 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guard Aiden Krause (193-2000, college: UC Irvine) fired 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Wesley Harris (203-1997, college: Tennessee St.) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Nelson Larkins (180-1996) produced 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans, agency: One Motive Sports) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Seahawks and four Roar players scored in double figures. Roar's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Seahawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Warwick S. and Northside W. Roar lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. Seahawks will meet at home higher ranked Salties (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Roar will play against South West Metro Pirates (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: N.Larkins 24+6reb+7ast, J.Key 17+6reb+2ast, K.Bishop 13+6reb+2ast, J.Molnar 12+3reb+1ast, J.Mumtaz 10+3reb+3ast, M.Poulain 10+3reb+1ast
NGC Seahawks: W.Harris 21+8reb+2ast, A.Krause 21+8reb+6ast, J.Duach 20+1reb+1ast, B.Bayles 18+1reb+7ast, M.Majok 12+7reb+1ast, D.Gurney 4+4reb+1ast

SD Spartans - Ipswich F. 83-99

Very predictable result when third ranked Ipswich Force (8-3) defeated on the road 11th ranked Brisbane Spartans (5-8) 99-83 on Saturday. The former international guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) fired 27 points and 7 assists for the winners. Naturalized American forward Kyrin Galloway (203-1999, college: UNCG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Ipswich Force's coach Christopher Riches used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) produced 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and forward Andre Ugrinic (193-1995) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Ipswich Force and four Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Ipswich Force maintains third position with 8-3 record having just three points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Brisbane Spartans lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Goldfields G.. Ipswich Force will meet Mackay Meteors (#5) on the road in the next round. Brisbane Spartans will play against Rip City (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: K.Sapwell 33+2reb+4ast, A.Ugrinic 15+8reb+1ast, D.Kian 11+9reb+2ast, G.Akoldah 10+6reb+1ast, F.Krslovic 9+10reb+3ast, J.Allen 5+3reb+2ast
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 27+4reb+7ast, M.Hodgson 22+7reb, G.Jaylin 17+6reb+4ast, K.Galloway 16+13reb+2ast, C.Goldfinch 10+3reb, J.Ralph 5+4reb+4ast

USC Rip - Gold Coast R. 97-120

Not a big story in a game in Sippy Downs where 12th ranked Rip City (4-6) was rolled over by second ranked Rollers (11-2) 120-97 on Saturday. Rollers made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists. Rollers' coach Anthony Petrie felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) produced a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Matthew Kenyon (196-1998) added 22 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Rollers have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-2 record having just one victory less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Rip City keeps the twelfth place with six games lost. Rollers will meet at home Salties (#4) in the next round. Rip City will play against Brisbane Spartans (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: K.Noi 45+13reb+4ast, M.Kenyon 22+12reb+10ast, L.Ilton 10+4reb+2ast, C.Shervill 8+2reb+2ast, J.Tueta 7+2reb+2ast, B.Wood 3+3reb+5ast
Gold Coast R.: T.Blanchfield 41+15reb+5ast, P.Le Gassick 26+4reb+3ast, J.Cadee 24+5reb+14ast, J.Eustace 9+2reb, K.Elijah 8+3reb+2ast, T.Cameron 8+7reb+2ast

Mackay M. - Logan T. 83-96

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Thunder (12-1) beat on the road 4th ranked Mackay Meteors (7-5) 96-83 on Saturday. Thunder outrebounded Mackay Meteors 41-28 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Shaun Bruce (190-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 assists. Guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) produced 22 points and American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Thunder and four Mackay Meteors players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Thunder have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Loser Mackay Meteors dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Thunder will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mackay Meteors will play against Ipswich Force (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: I.White 22+4reb+3ast, B.Rasmussen 15+5reb+2ast, T.Williams 14+5reb+4ast, S.Temara 14+3reb+1ast, I.Lee 9+3reb+4ast, M.Kye 5+1reb
Logan T.: M.Deng 23+11reb+4ast, M.Boston 21+4reb+4ast, S.Bruce 14+4reb+13ast, M.Jean-Luc 12+4reb, P.Elijah 11+1reb, T.Howard 10+11reb

SC Phoenix - Brisbane C. 92-100

There was an upset in Cotton Tree where higher ranked Phoenix (5-5) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Brisbane Capitals (4-8) 100-92 on Saturday. Forward Malok Majak (196-2000) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. Four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Brisbane Capitals' coach Kirron Byrne used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized New Zealand Jonathan Janssen (205-1995, college: HPU) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds and guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) added 28 points respectively for lost side. Brisbane Capitals have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Cockburn C. Loser Phoenix dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Brisbane Capitals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane Roar.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 28+3reb+1ast, J.Janssen 25+15reb+3ast, M.Bragg 21+2reb+4ast, M.Kerle 8+3reb, K.Shastri 7+7reb+3ast, S.Liam 2+2reb
Brisbane C.: M.Malok 24+5reb+2ast, T.Lakes 20+5reb+1ast, L.Dent 18+4reb+5ast, J.Moors 12+12reb+2ast, P.Geordan 8+5reb, T.Soong 7+3reb+4ast

Darwin S. - Townsville H. 102-84

No shocking result in a game in Darwin where fifth ranked Salties (7-4) won against 14th ranked Townsville Heat (3-10) 102-84 on Saturday. Salties forced 24 Townsville Heat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international swingman Makuach Maluachx (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international guard Sean Macdonald (185-2000) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Power forward Luca Yates (208-2004, college: Barry) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Five Salties and four Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Salties moved-up to fourth place. Townsville Heat lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Blackburn V. and Cent.Coast C.. Salties will meet Seahawks (#6) in the next round. Townsville Heat will play against Phoenix and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: E.Betts 23+3reb+1ast, L.Yates 20+10reb, M.Rees 10+3reb+4ast, M.Cedar 10+5reb+7ast, R.Peachey 6+3reb+1ast, R.Kane 4+3reb+2ast
Darwin S.: M.Maluachx 27+7reb+6ast, F.Viliami 14+6reb+1ast, J.Jamerson 13+6reb+5ast, D.Riak 12+3reb+1ast, S.Macdonald 11+6reb+9ast, J.Spiers 8+2reb+1ast

Group NBL1 South

Geelong S. - Knox R. 79-97

Very expected game when 10th ranked Geelong Supercats (6-7) were defeated at home by third ranked Knox Raiders (10-4) 97-79 on Saturday. Knox Raiders made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Knox Raiders outrebounded Geelong Supercats 40-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Austin Rapp (202-2005) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Knox Raiders and four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. Geelong Supercats' coach let to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Knox Raiders moved-up to second place, which they share with Hume City B. Geelong Supercats lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. Knox Raiders will meet Spectres (#5) in the next round. Geelong Supercats will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Geelong S.: G.Blagojevic 21+9reb+2ast, H.Gabe 16+5reb+3ast, D.Gatlin 16+5reb+4ast, N.Velasquez 13+2ast, H.Liam 5+2reb, M.Jack 4+1reb
Knox R.: R.Austin 18+6reb, M.Peatling 15+9reb+2ast, M.Akec 14+2reb+4ast, W.Stewart Jr 14+7reb+1ast, N.Bailey 13+3reb+2ast, K.Feagin 10+2reb+9ast

Ballarat M. - Sandringham S. 87-99

Very predictable result in Wendouree where fourth ranked Sabres (11-4) defeated 12th ranked Ballarat Miners (6-8) 99-87 on Saturday. Sabres made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Sabres outrebounded Ballarat Miners 44-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) fired 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for the winners. Naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-1996, college: LeMoyne) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. Guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) produced 31 points and 6 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and naturalized British swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sabres have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sutherland S. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: D.Jack 31+4reb+6ast, A.Thoseby 17+6reb+1ast, T.Rudolph 13+6reb+2ast, D.Zachery 8+4reb, N.Pozoglou 7+5reb+1ast, M.Cody 4+2reb+3ast
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 27+5reb+5ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 24+5reb, D.Barlow 17+5reb+2ast, B.Campbell 13+6reb+5ast, D.Pineau 10+16reb+3ast, K.Tom 6+7reb+4ast

Hobart C. - Ringwood H. 93-80

Not a big story in a game in Hobart where 17th ranked Ringwood Hawks (4-10) were defeated by twelfth ranked Chargers (7-7) 93-80 on Saturday. Forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) chipped in 26 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Kyle Daggett (198-1999, college: Shepherd) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC, agency: IceBasket) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Chargers and four Ringwood Hawks players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chargers moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illawarra H. 2 and Keilor T. Ringwood Hawks lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Camberwell. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: K.Daggett 17+10reb+2ast, J.Lawton 14+4reb+4ast, S.Harrison 14+2reb+1ast, A.Sturt 10+1reb, M.Fennell 10+3reb+1ast, S.Clarke 7+7reb+1ast
Hobart C.: S.McDaniel 26+6reb+1ast, D.Watson 16+2reb+3ast, R.Jacob 14+16reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 13+5reb+5ast, M.Karena 12+5reb+4ast, G.Harry 5

Nunawading S. - Diamond V.E. 105-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Spectres' (9-4) home victory over 6th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (7-6) 105-80 on Saturday. Spectres outrebounded Diamond Valley Eagles 53-38 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Will Carius (201, college: W.Illinois) fired 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kingsley Box (196-2001, college: SUU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Spectres players scored in double figures. Forward BJ Symons (-1998) produced 32 points and 6 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) and American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spectres have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Canberra G. and Wyndham D. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. Spectres will meet at home Knox Raiders (#4) in the next round. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#7) in Mt Gambier and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: S.BJ 32+6reb, M.Worthy 16+7reb+1ast, C.Joel 8+3reb, J.Perry 7+4reb+1ast, N.Manyang 6+2reb, K.Erik 4+4reb+3ast
Nunawading S.: W.Carius 37+8reb+3ast, J.Gibbs 14+6reb+1ast, K.Box 14+10reb+3ast, D.Baxter 10+9reb+2ast, J.Geer 9+3reb+3ast, T.Nicolas 8+13reb+1ast

Bendigo B. - Waverley F. 80-97

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Bendigo Braves (6-8) were defeated at home by eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (8-6) 97-80 on Saturday. American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. The other American import point guard AJ Harris (175-1996, college: NM State) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) produced 26 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Christiaan Jones (196-1998, college: Stetson) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Waverley Falcons and five Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Waverley Falcons moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: L.Mayen 26+8reb+1ast, B.Johnson 15+2reb+2ast, R.Luke 13+3reb+1ast, S.Billy 12+4reb, C.Jones 11+9reb, S.Lachlan 3
Waverley F.: D.Stith 30+15reb+4ast, D.Kernich-Drew 15+2reb+2ast, A.Harris 13+6reb+6ast, B.Lewis 11+2reb+2ast, J.Heath 10+1reb+2ast, T.Forsyth 8+5reb

Eltham W. - Casey C. 114-66

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Eltham Wildcats (10-3) outleveled at home 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-11) 114-66 on Saturday. Eltham Wildcats shot 60.6 percent from the field. Eltham Wildcats outrebounded Cavaliers 42-29 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. Eltham Wildcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Cavaliers' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Eltham Wildcats made 7 blocks. The former international guard Angus Glover (192-1998) fired a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-2000) chipped in 29 points. Four Eltham Wildcats players scored in double figures. Eltham Wildcats' coach Craig Stratford felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Canadian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson, agency: Helping Ballers) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Eltham Wildcats have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record having just one point less than leader Perry Lakes H., which they share with Willetton T. and Rockingham F. Cavaliers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Bankstown B. and Penrith P.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: S.Djitte 17+6reb+1ast, P.Emilien 17+6reb+1ast, B.Dylan 10+1ast, M.Perry 7+3reb+5ast, T.Blake 6+3reb, N.Frost 6+8reb+1ast
Eltham W.: C.Dalton 29+4reb+1ast, A.Glover 18+13reb+10ast, J.Sykes 18+6reb+1ast, F.Owen 13+3reb+3ast, C.Nai 9+4reb, S.Short 9+6reb+8ast

Keilor T. - Dandenong R. 84-81

Very expected game in Melbourne where 19th ranked Dandenong Rangers (3-12) were edged by eleventh ranked Thunder (7-7) 84-81 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American forward William Jenkins III (201-1996, college: Virginia Union) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Robbie Heath (190-1998, college: Pepperdine) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Five Thunder players scored in double figures. Power forward Deng Puoch (203-1999) produced 26 points and 6 rebounds and guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) added 20 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Thunder have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illawarra H. 2 and Hobart C. Loser Dandenong Rangers dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Manly Warr.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: P.Deng 26+6reb, J.Roberts 20+10reb+2ast, J.Ghee 13+5reb+3ast, B.Harrison 7+2reb+1ast, D.Elijah 6+6reb+3ast, R.James 4+2reb+1ast
Keilor T.: R.Heath 18+5reb+1ast, W.Jenkins III 17+12reb+3ast, C.Riak 15+6reb+1ast, K.Kuany 11+5reb+3ast, E.Wardlow 10+2reb+7ast, Z.Triplett 5+6reb+3ast

NW Tasmania - Frankston B. 69-76

Very predictable result in Ulverstone where first ranked Frankston Blues (11-3) defeated 11th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (6-8) 76-69 on Saturday. Forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Brad Newley (198-1985) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Frankston Blues players scored in double figures. American swingman Sekou Sylla (196, college: Towson) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds and swingman Joe Chilcott (193-1996) added 16 points respectively for lost side. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Frankston Blues have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record, which they share with Perry Lakes H. and Norths B. Loser NW Tasmania Thunder dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: S.Sylla 17+18reb+3ast, J.Chilcott 16+4reb+2ast, B.Woolley 9+2reb+2ast, V.Daniels 8+4reb+2ast, T.Armstrong 7+4reb+2ast, F.Eli 3+2reb
Frankston B.: D.Trist 20+20reb+3ast, B.Newley 15+6reb+2ast, I.Hadziomerovic 12+9reb+1ast, L.Barker 11+5reb+6ast, L.Barker 9+1reb+1ast, J.Evans 6+3reb

Melbourne T. - Ballarat M. 106-88

There was a minor upset in Melbourne where 12th ranked Ballarat Miners (6-8) were defeated by fifteenth ranked Tigers (5-9) 106-88 on Sunday. Tigers shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Ballarat Miners' players. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) fired 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Taj Chehhal (188-2001) chipped in 22 points. Tigers' coach Andrew Gaze used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tigers maintains fifteenth position with 5-9 record, which they share with Kilsyth C. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: D.Jack 22+2reb+4ast, T.Rudolph 21+13reb, A.Thoseby 18+4reb, N.Pozoglou 14+6reb+2ast, D.Zachery 6+1reb, M.Cody 5+2ast
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 36+8reb+6ast, C.Taj 22+1reb+2ast, R.Simankevicius 11+3reb+1ast, M.Callan 10+12reb+3ast, F.Von Hofe 10, M.Wearne 8+2reb+3ast

Bendigo B. - Casey C. 78-65

Everything went according to plan when fourteenth ranked Bendigo Braves (6-8) beat at home 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-11) 78-65 on Sunday. Center Billy Smythe (-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Luke Rosendale (-2001) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Four Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Center Nathan Frost (203-1998, college: Central CC) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and Canadian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Bendigo Braves moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Cavaliers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bankstown B. and Penrith P.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: P.Bungei 20+4reb+1ast, P.Emilien 16+7reb+3ast, N.Frost 14+15reb+1ast, J.Perry 6+5reb+1ast, M.Perry 5+4reb+3ast, T.Blake 4+6reb+2ast
Bendigo B.: R.Luke 21+2reb+4ast, S.Billy 19+10reb+1ast, B.Johnson 14+5reb+5ast, C.Jones 10+6reb+2ast, L.Mayen 9+4reb+1ast, M.Dylan 3+2reb+1ast

Keilor T. - Geelong S. 106-104

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Melbourne where 10th ranked Geelong Supercats (6-7) were edged by eleventh ranked Thunder (7-7) 106-104 on Sunday. Strangely Geelong Supercats outrebounded Thunder 48-36 including 16 on the offensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) fired 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward William Jenkins III (201-1996, college: Virginia Union) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Thunder have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illawarra H. 2 and Hobart C. Geelong Supercats lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geelong S.: H.Gabe 29+2ast, G.Blagojevic 22+15reb+4ast, D.Gatlin 18+10reb+6ast, N.Velasquez 16+5reb+4ast, M.Hicks 14+13reb+4ast, H.Liam 3+1reb
Keilor T.: K.Kuany 28+6reb, C.Riak 18+4reb+1ast, R.Heath 15+3reb+5ast, W.Jenkins III 13+10reb+3ast, O.Hayes-Brown 12+8reb+2ast, Z.Triplett 10+2reb+1ast

Waverley F. - Kilsyth C. 93-90

No shocking result in a game in Mount Waverley where eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (8-6) edged 15th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (5-9) 93-90 on Sunday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Waverley Falcons made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) produced 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Benjamin Ursich (196-1996, college: Augusta) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Waverley Falcons and four Kilsyth Cobras players scored in double figures. Kilsyth Cobras' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Waverley Falcons moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Kilsyth Cobras lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Melbourne T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 23+7reb+5ast, B.Ursich 21+6reb+3ast, C.Galbreath 18+5reb, J.Ahale 15+7reb+4ast, A.MacMillan 9+5reb+4ast, M.Dielemans 4+3reb+3ast
Waverley F.: D.Stith 26+15reb+3ast, D.Kernich-Drew 18+1reb+2ast, M.Harper 13+3reb, T.Forsyth 12+11reb+1ast, A.Harris 10+3reb+5ast, J.Heath 7+2reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - Melbourne T. 99-74

Very expected game in Cheltenham where 15th ranked Tigers (5-9) were crushed by fourth ranked Sabres (11-4) 99-74 on Thursday. Sabres outrebounded Tigers 55-26 including a 43-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Dane Pineau (206-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Sabres players scored in double figures. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) produced 18 points and 5 assists and forward Felix Von Hofe (196-1993, college: EWU) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sabres have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sutherland S. Loser Tigers keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Kilsyth C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 18+3reb+5ast, F.Von Hofe 12+5reb, M.Wearne 11+2reb+2ast, M.Gaze 8+5reb+3ast, M.Callan 8+5reb+1ast, B.Bak 6+1reb
Sandringham S.: B.Campbell 21+3reb+3ast, B.Ayre 19+6reb+8ast, D.Pineau 17+19reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 12+3reb+2ast, K.Tom 7+9reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 7+2reb+1ast

Group NBL1 West

Goldfields G. - Cockburn C. 85-97

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Kalgoorlie where eleventh ranked Cougars (4-8) defeated 10th ranked Giants (5-8) 97-85 on Saturday. Cougars forced 19 Giants turnovers. Swingman Gavin Field (202-1989, college: UWG) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Keegan Phillips (198-2003) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Damon Ballantyne (194-1990, college: GMC) produced 23 points and 5 rebounds and American Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cougars maintains eleventh position with 4-8 record, which they share with Brisbane C. Loser Giants keep the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with SD Spartans. Cougars will meet higher ranked Senators (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Giants will play against Magic in Mandurah and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: D.Ballantyne 23+5reb+1ast, L.Smith 18+9reb+1ast, M.Malek 14+6reb, J.Reid 12+7reb+3ast, K.Anguik 8+4reb+3ast, M.Dupree 8+5reb+2ast
Cockburn C.: G.Field 30+10reb+4ast, P.Keegan 23+8reb+1ast, H.Josh 22+4reb+2ast, T.Benning 12+3reb+5ast, C.Alexander 6+11reb+3ast, S.Kaidon 4+1reb+2ast

Rockingham F. - SW Slammers 117-62

Not a big story in a game in Rockingham where 12th ranked Slammers (2-10) were rolled over by third ranked Flames (10-3) 117-62 on Saturday. Flames forced 22 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 53-36 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Slammers' players. American guard Devondrick Walker (196-1992, college: A&M-Commerce) fired 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized American guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: WBU) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Canadian forward Ben Stevens (206-1999, college: Laurier) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 moved-up to second place, which they share with Willetton T. and Eltham W. Loser Slammers keep the twelfth position with ten games lost. Flames will meet Suns (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Slammers will play against Giants (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: B.Tuach 18+6reb, B.Stevens 15+15reb+1ast, M.Wugol 9+3reb+1ast, C.Xavier 6+2reb+2ast, H.Riley 4, C.Richardson 3+2reb+1ast
Rockingham F.: D.Walker 26+8reb+4ast, M.Nelson 17+4reb+5ast, J.Beard 14+7reb+2ast, J.Combs 14+3reb+3ast, T.Durnin 11+11reb+1ast, E.Rivar 10+1reb

Goldfields G. - Geraldton B. 86-100

Everything went according to plan in Kalgoorlie where fifth ranked Buccaneers (9-3) beat 10th ranked Giants (5-8) 100-86 on Sunday. They outrebounded Giants 49-32 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (201-1999) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Buccaneers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Michael Dupree (185, college: Northwest) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Buccaneers have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Giants keep the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with SD Spartans. Buccaneers will meet at home Wanneroo (#5) in the next round. Giants will play against Magic (#14) in Mandurah and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: L.Smith 21+8reb, M.Dupree 18+4reb+5ast, D.Ballantyne 16+2reb+5ast, K.Anguik 13+8reb+5ast, M.Malek 12+4reb+3ast, J.Reid 6+3reb+2ast
Geraldton B.: S.Stewart 22+7reb+4ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 18+9reb+4ast, M.Meunier 17+4reb+4ast, F.Klasztorny 17+6reb+2ast, R.Blanchett 11+6reb+2ast, N.Johny 6+7reb+1ast



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