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- June 19, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Caleb Davis

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 25 in the Big V took place in Perth. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Buccaneers (11-4) to eighth ranked Senators (8-7) 95-94 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Buccaneers. Senators made 31-of-35 free shots (88.6 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Buccaneers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds (made all of his twelve free throws !!!). Guard Ethan Elliott (190-2004, college: Trinity Baptist) contributed with 30 points for the winners. Forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (201-1999) answered with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Buccaneers. Senators moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cairns M. Buccaneers at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Hume City B.. Senators is looking forward to face league's leader Flames in Rockingham in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Buccaneers will play at home against Eagles and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in McKinnon. Sixth ranked Cougars (9-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Melbourne Uni (9-6) 95-94 in the fight for the fourth place. American guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Mitchell Barry chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American Isaac Turner (190-1992, college: St.Vincent) responded with 32 points and 4 assists. Cougars moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Melbourne Uni. Cougars will play against higher ranked Devils (#3) in Werribee in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Melbourne Uni will play again on the road against Cougars in Keysborough and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Ipswich Force (10-4) against seventh ranked Cairns Marlins (8-7) on Sunday night. Host Ipswich Force was defeated by Cairns Marlins in Booval 111-98. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ipswich Force. Ky Stattmann nailed 52 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Deng Deng came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for Ipswich Force in the defeat. Cairns Marlins moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Warwick S. Loser Ipswich Force keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Perth R. and Wyndham D.. Cairns Marlins will meet at home Townsville Heat (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ipswich Force will play against the league's leader Thunder (#1) in Loganholme and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 25 were not that significant. Hume City B. beat Bellarine S. on the road 97-81. Blackburn V. was destroyed by Wyndham D. on its own court 82-113. Eastern M. was outscored by Norwood F. in Marden 112-86. SD Spartans managed to beat Rockhampton R. at home 92-84. Mt Gambier crushed Ballarat M. on the opponent's court 105-85. Bendigo B. beat Eltham W. in a home game 91-84. Casey C. lost to Diamond V.E. on the road 81-96. Kilsyth C. outscored NW Tasmania on its own court 93-68. Ringwood H. recorded a loss to Melbourne T. in a road game 100-85. Waverley F. defeated Hobart C. at home 95-87. SW Slammers was smashed by Willetton T. on the opponent's court 119-89.
The most impressive performance of 25th round was 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Adetomi Ayilara of Wyndham D..

Group Big V

Bellarine S. - Hume City B. 81-97

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Hume City Broncos (11-4) beat 9th ranked Storm (3-10) in Bellarine 97-81 on Sunday. Hume City Broncos forced 19 Storm turnovers. American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) nailed 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and forward Corey Fiddes (198, college: CS East Bay) accounted for 11 points and 14 rebounds. Hume City Broncos' coach Brett Atley used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Bryce Cashman (211-1996, college: NWOSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Max Kos added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Storm in the defeat. Five Hume City Broncos and four Storm players scored in double figures. Hume City Broncos moved-up to second place, which they share with Geraldton B. Loser Storm keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Eastern M.. Hume City Broncos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Storm will play against Camberwell (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: T.Manassa 21+7reb+3ast, M.Viitala 14+8reb+2ast, S.Prendergast 12+1reb+1ast, C.Elder 11+6reb+5ast, M.Puondak 11+2reb+1ast, C.Fiddes 11+14reb+1ast
Bellarine S.: K.Max 19+5reb+1ast, B.Cashman 16+17reb+3ast, L.Varley 12+5reb+2ast, J.Rohan 12+6reb+1ast, J.Chery 8+2ast, G.Nathan 7+2reb+3ast

McKinnon C. - Melbourne Uni 95-94

Important game to mention about took place in McKinnon. Sixth ranked Cougars (9-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Melbourne Uni (9-6) 95-94 in the fight for the fourth place. Cougars outrebounded Melbourne Uni 48-22 including a 22-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Mitchell Barry (190) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American Isaac Turner (190-1992, college: St.Vincent) responded with 32 points and 4 assists and power forward Matt Roseby (206, college: Las Positas) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cougars moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Melbourne Uni. Cougars will play against higher ranked Devils (#3) in Werribee in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Melbourne Uni will play again on the road against Cougars in Keysborough and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: N.Davis 32+12reb+3ast, B.Mitchell 22+5reb+3ast, J.Vandenberg 13+8reb+5ast, D.Agoth 10+3reb, S.Yanni 7+2reb+1ast, L.Joe 6+7reb+2ast
Melbourne Uni: I.Turner 32+1reb+4ast, M.Roseby 21+7reb+2ast, R.Joel 18+2reb+7ast, N.Masunda 10+5reb+1ast, M.Shayan 8+4reb+5ast, S.Pomasan 3

Blackburn V. - Wyndham D. 82-113

Very expected game when 7th ranked Vikings (4-11) were smashed by third ranked Devils (10-4) in Melbourne 113-82 on Sunday. Devils shot the lights out from three sinking 22 long-distance shots on high 51.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) nailed 28 points and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Adetomi Ayilara (208-1998, college: Cloud County) accounted for 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Howard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Devils players scored in double figures. American guard Ray Mitchell (201-1989, college: CS Stanislaus) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Denzel Brito (185-1991, college: Loyola, MD) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively for Vikings in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Devils maintains third place with 10-4 record behind leader Rockingham F., which they share with Perth R. and Ipswich F. Loser Vikings keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Camberwell. Devils will meet Cougars (#6) in the next round. Vikings will play against Steelers and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 28+4reb+4ast, A.Ayilara 20+11reb+4ast, M.Ayol 14+3reb+3ast, J.Oskar 12+1reb+3ast, K.Green 10+2reb+1ast, D.Herbert 9+6reb+4ast
Blackburn V.: R.Mitchell 18+5reb+3ast, B.Edward 12+5reb, K.Titgyeth 10+3reb+1ast, M.D'Agostino 9+7reb+2ast, K.Keil 8+2reb+4ast, D.Brito 8+4reb+6ast

Group NBL1 Central

Norwood F. - Eastern M. 112-86

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Norwood Flames (6-7) rolled over 9th ranked Eastern Mavericks (3-10) in Marden 112-86 on Sunday. Norwood Flames dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 42. Norwood Flames forced 19 Eastern Mavericks turnovers. Walter Mcbride nailed 31 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and New Zealand forward Isaac Miller-Jose (203-1998, college: Manitoba) accounted for 17 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Jack Hemphill (206-1999, college: SFC) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and guard Jasper Rentoy (180-2000) added 17 points and 12 assists respectively for Eastern Mavericks in the defeat. Five Norwood Flames and four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Norwood Flames maintains seventh place with 6-7 record, which they share with SC Phoenix and USC Rip. Eastern Mavericks lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Bellarine S.. Norwood Flames will meet Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (#10) in the next round. Eastern Mavericks will play against Woodville Warriors and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: M.Walter 31+7reb+5ast, I.Miller-Jose 17+10reb+3ast, J.Stanwix 14+4reb+5ast, M.Lycett 13+8reb+1ast, M.Nuangki 12+4reb+1ast, T.Goodall 6+6reb+3ast
Eastern M.: J.Hemphill 22+10reb+2ast, R.Jasper 17+2reb+12ast, J.Legan 17+7reb+2ast, K.Ciabattoni 11+1reb+2ast, G.Lengudi 7+7reb+1ast, R.Owen 6+6reb

Group NBL1 North

Ipswich F. - Cairns M. 98-111

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Ipswich Force (10-4) against seventh ranked Cairns Marlins (8-7) on Sunday night. Host Ipswich Force was defeated by Cairns Marlins in Booval 111-98. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ipswich Force. They outrebounded Ipswich Force 53-41 including a 41-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cairns Marlins looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cairns Marlins made 7 blocks. Guard Ky Stattmann (193-2003, college: Daytona St.) nailed 52 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) accounted for 21 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Deng Deng (203-1992, college: Baylor) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) added 31 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Ipswich Force in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cairns Marlins moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Warwick S. Loser Ipswich Force keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Perth R. and Wyndham D.. Cairns Marlins will meet at home Townsville Heat (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ipswich Force will play against the league's leader Thunder (#1) in Loganholme and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 52+9reb+4ast, T.Dufelmeier 21+17reb+7ast, L.Anderson 19+6reb+4ast, J.Antonio 15+11reb+2ast, F.Aron 4+6reb+6ast, G.Rafael 0
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 31+6reb+6ast, D.Deng 25+14reb+4ast, G.Jaylin 11+2reb+3ast, K.Galloway 10+3reb+1ast, M.Hodgson 10+4reb+2ast, C.Goldfinch 8+5reb+2ast

SD Spartans - Rockhampton R. 92-84

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Rockets (1-13) lost on the road to twelfth ranked Brisbane Spartans (7-8) 92-84 on Sunday. Brisbane Spartans dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 38. Brisbane Spartans forced 20 Rockets turnovers. Guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) nailed 30 points and 5 assists for the winning side and the former international forward Akoldah Gak (208-2002) accounted for 23 points and 10 rebounds. American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-1994, college: Xavier, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Jarvis Summers (190-1993, college: Ole Miss, agency: Haylett Sports) added 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Rockets in the defeat. Brisbane Spartans moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Rockets lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Western PS. Brisbane Spartans will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rockets will play against Mackay Meteors (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: K.Sapwell 30+4reb+5ast, G.Akoldah 23+10reb, C.Malakye 12+1reb+3ast, F.Krslovic 8+10reb+10ast, J.Allen 7+1reb, D.Kian 6+4reb+2ast
Rockhampton R.: M.Bernard 30+12reb+2ast, J.Summers 20+8reb+4ast, R.Hayden 11+2ast, D.Prgomet 8+7reb+2ast, S.Biernacki 8+6reb+5ast, A.McWilliam 7+10reb

Group NBL1 South

Ballarat M. - Mt Gambier 85-105

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (10-5) outplayed 10th ranked Ballarat Miners (7-9) in Wendouree 105-85 on Sunday. Mount Gambier Pioneers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Tom Kubank (201-1995, college: Mary) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and American forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) accounted for 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) came up with 28 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Ballarat Miners in the defeat. Five Mount Gambier Pioneers and four Ballarat Miners players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mount Gambier Pioneers have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Kilsyth C. and Hobart C.. Mount Gambier Pioneers will meet at home Geelong Supercats (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Ballarat Miners will play against Kilsyth Cobras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mt Gambier: T.Kubank 24+13reb+8ast, M.Dylan 21+1reb+4ast, J.Lampkin 18+8reb+5ast, D.Wit Kane 14+4reb+6ast, J.Pesava 12+5reb, T.Robinson 11+5reb
Ballarat M.: T.Rudolph 28+9reb+1ast, D.Jack 14+6reb+3ast, A.Thoseby 11+2reb+4ast, N.Pozoglou 10+5reb+6ast, J.Lloyd 5+1reb, M.Cody 5+2reb+3ast

Bendigo B. - Eltham W. 91-84

There was an upset when 4th placed Eltham Wildcats (10-5) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Bendigo Braves (7-8) 91-84 on Sunday. Guard Luke Rosendale (-2001) nailed 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) accounted for 19 points and 13 rebounds. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and guard Sam Short (195-1998) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for Eltham Wildcats in the defeat. Four Bendigo Braves and five Eltham Wildcats players scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Eltham Wildcats keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bendigo Braves will meet at home Tigers (#15) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Eltham Wildcats will play against the league's second-placed Knox Raiders (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: R.Luke 28+5reb+2ast, B.Johnson 24+1reb+5ast, L.Mayen 19+13reb+2ast, S.Billy 10+12reb, O.Lachlan 7+4reb, S.Lachlan 3+3reb
Eltham W.: C.Dalton 26+10reb+2ast, A.Glover 15+7reb+3ast, S.Short 12+8reb+9ast, J.Sykes 11+9reb+2ast, S.Whelan 11+5reb+2ast, N.Todd 5+3reb

Diamond V.E. - Casey C. 96-81

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (9-7) beat 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-13) in Greensborough 96-81 on Sunday. Diamond Valley Eagles shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Cavaliers' players. Forward BJ Symons (-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific) accounted for 17 points and 6 assists. Worthy is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach Trevor Lee used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canadian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds and American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Cavaliers in the defeat. Five Diamond Valley Eagles and four Cavaliers players scored in double figures. Diamond Valley Eagles moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Joondalup W. Cavaliers lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Dandenong R.. Diamond Valley Eagles will meet Thunder (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Cavaliers will play against Waverley Falcons (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: S.BJ 21+12reb+2ast, N.Manyang 19+3reb+2ast, M.Worthy 17+4reb+6ast, K.Erik 14+1reb+6ast, J.Perry 12+8reb+2ast, C.Joel 10+3reb+6ast
Casey C.: P.Emilien 26+9reb+1ast, P.Bungei 12+8reb+2ast, T.Blake 12+3reb+3ast, B.Dylan 11+2reb+1ast, M.Perry 8+1reb+4ast, M.Riggs 5+1reb+1ast

Kilsyth C. - NW Tasmania 93-68

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Kilsyth Cobras and 15th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder had identical 6-9 record. This time Kilsyth Cobras used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Ulverstone 93-68 on Sunday night. Kilsyth Cobras dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to NW Tasmania Thunder's 34. They outrebounded NW Tasmania Thunder 42-29 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Jamie Ahale (196-1999, college: UIC) nailed 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Christopher Galbreath (201-1995, college: SHSU) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Kilsyth Cobras players scored in double figures. Kilsyth Cobras' coach Peter Godfrey 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 a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and guard Tre Armstrong (193-2000, college: CBU) added 16 points respectively for NW Tasmania Thunder in the defeat. Kilsyth Cobras (7-9) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Ballarat M. and Hobart C. NW Tasmania Thunder lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with ten games lost. Kilsyth Cobras will meet at home Ballarat Miners (#12) in the next round. NW Tasmania Thunder will play against Spectres (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: J.Ahale 23+7reb+2ast, C.Galbreath 17+8reb, A.MacMillan 13+3reb+1ast, A.Tomada 12+4reb+6ast, F.Nicholas 9+3reb, B.Ursich 7+5reb+1ast
NW Tasmania: S.Sylla 21+13reb+3ast, T.Armstrong 16+2reb, V.Daniels 13+3reb+2ast, C.Brown 6+3reb+3ast, J.Chilcott 5+2ast, K.Jackson 3+4reb+2ast

Melbourne T. - Ringwood H. 100-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixteenth ranked Tigers' (6-9) home victory over 17th ranked Ringwood Hawks (4-12) in Melbourne 100-85 on Sunday. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Ringwood Hawks' players. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) nailed 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists for the winning side and power forward Callan McDonald (203-1999) accounted for 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC, agency: IceBasket) came up with 28 points and 4 assists and the other American import forward Kyle Daggett (198-1999, college: Shepherd) added 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Ringwood Hawks in the defeat. Five Tigers and four Ringwood Hawks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigers moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Sydney C. and Cockburn C. Ringwood Hawks lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Tigers will meet Bendigo Braves (#10) on the road in the next round. Ringwood Hawks will play against Sabres (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 34+4reb+6ast, F.Von Hofe 14+1reb+3ast, M.Callan 13+10reb+5ast, M.Gaze 12+5reb+1ast, C.Taj 12+2reb+7ast, M.Wearne 8+2reb+2ast
Ringwood H.: J.Lawton 28+4reb+4ast, K.Daggett 12+13reb+4ast, A.Sturt 12+6reb, L.Shelley 11+1reb+1ast, A.Angok 6, M.Roberts 5+3reb+2ast

Waverley F. - Hobart C. 95-87

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Chargers (7-9) lost to eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (9-6) in Mount Waverley 87-95 on Sunday. Guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-1991, college: WSU, agency: BIG) nailed 37 points (!!!) and 7 assists for the winning side and American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds. Waverley Falcons' coach Elias Palioyiannis used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and American guard Devin Watson (185-1995, college: SDSU) added 27 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Chargers in the defeat. Waverley Falcons have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Chargers dropped to the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Ballarat M. and Kilsyth C.. Waverley Falcons will meet Cavaliers (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Chargers will play against Spectres (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.Kernich-Drew 37+2reb+7ast, D.Stith 19+10reb+1ast, T.Forsyth 14+9reb+2ast, J.Heath 9+1reb+4ast, D.Larkin 7+3reb+1ast, A.Harris 6+3reb+1ast
Hobart C.: S.McDaniel 31+13reb+7ast, D.Watson 27+10reb, J.Bairstow 11+8reb+2ast, C.Noah 5+2reb, Z.White 4+4reb+2ast, B.Callum 3+1reb

Group NBL1 West

Warwick S. - Geraldton B. 95-94

The most exciting game of round 25 in the Big V took place in Perth. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Buccaneers (11-4) to eighth ranked Senators (8-7) 95-94 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Buccaneers. Senators made 31-of-35 free shots (88.6 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Buccaneers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds (made all of his twelve free throws !!!). Guard Ethan Elliott (190-2004, college: Trinity Baptist) contributed with 30 points for the winners. Forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (201-1999) answered with 21 points and 8 rebounds and guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) added 22 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) in the effort for Buccaneers. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Senators moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cairns M. Buccaneers at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Hume City B.. Senators is looking forward to face league's leader Flames in Rockingham in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Buccaneers will play at home against Eagles and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: E.Elliott 30+1reb+2ast, C.Davis 22+13reb+3ast, M.Connor 14+5reb+4ast, C.Ellis 14+2reb+1ast, H.Ford 6+14reb, I.Bonhomme 6+2reb+4ast
Geraldton B.: M.Meunier 22+4reb+4ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 21+8reb+2ast, R.Blanchett 17+10reb+2ast, S.Stewart 16+2reb+2ast, A.Ralph 9+4reb, N.Johny 4+5reb+4ast

Willetton T. - SW Slammers 119-89

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Tigers (11-5) outplayed 13th ranked Slammers (3-12) in Willetton 119-89 on Sunday. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Slammers' 48. They outrebounded Slammers 62-28 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Slammers' players. Center Gorjok Gak (211-1996, college: CBU) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 21 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and American guard Darnell Hoskins Jr (180, college: SVSU) accounted for 27 points. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. Canadian forward Ben Stevens (206-1999, college: Laurier) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 27 points and 5 assists respectively for Slammers in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sutherland S. Loser Slammers keep the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tigers will meet Giants (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Slammers will play against Suns in Kalamunda and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Hoskins Jr. 27+4reb+2ast, G.Gak 27+21reb+6ast, M.Vigor 18+9reb+3ast, F.Travis 14+9reb+5ast, G.Thomas 13+7reb+1ast, I.Joshua 9+6reb+1ast
SW Slammers: M.Wugol 30+2reb+1ast, B.Tuach 27+2reb+5ast, B.Stevens 18+14reb+2ast, C.Xavier 5+1reb+1ast, K.Pharell 3+3reb+6ast, M.Cooper 2

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