State Leagues Latest Results and Stats

- July 3, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Ryan Beisty

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (13-5) and eighth ranked Falcons (11-7) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Norths Soul Sports Bears were defeated by Falcons in Broadmeadow 68-57. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) chipped in 19 points. Guard Robert Moore (186-2002) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Falcons moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Waverley F. and Perth R. Norths Soul Sports Bears at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Mt Gambier. Falcons will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Norths Soul Sports Bears will play at home against the league's second-placed Bulls and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Frankston Blues (13-6) against fifteenth ranked Kilsyth Cobras (8-11) on Sunday night. Host Frankston Blues were defeated by Kilsyth Cobras in a tough game in Seaford 90-98. Guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side and Christopher Galbreath accounted for 26 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds for Frankston Blues in the defeat. Kilsyth Cobras moved-up to fourteenth place. Frankston Blues lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Sandringham S. and Sutherland S.. Kilsyth Cobras will play against higher ranked Tigers (#12) in Melbourne in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frankston Blues will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Sabres (13-6) against twelfth ranked Chargers (9-10) on Sunday night. Host Sabres were defeated by Chargers in Cheltenham 102-89. The best player for the winners was Devin Watson who scored 38 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. Campbell Blogg produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Chargers moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Sabres keep the third position with six games lost. They share it with Frankston B. and Sutherland S.. Chargers will meet at home league's second-placed Mount Gambier Pioneers in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sabres will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 29: Hume City B. destroyed Blackburn V. on the opponent's court 98-62. Sturt S. outscored Southern T. in a home game 110-54. Manly Warr. was rolled over Maitland M. on the road 102-79. Penrith P. was crushed by Illawarra H. 2 on its own court 68-94. Albury W.B. beat Sydney C. in a road game 86-74. USC Rip won against Mackay M. at home 87-78. Darwin S. was outscored by Logan T. on the opponent's court 97-75. Northside W. recorded a loss to SD Spartans in a home game 85-90. Eltham W. was defeated by Ballarat M. on the road 82-68. Mt Gambier smashed Dandenong R. on its own court 90-71. Melbourne T. lost to Waverley F. in Mount Waverley 73-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 12 rebounds by Corey Fiddes of Hume City B..

Group Big V

Blackburn V. - Hume City B. 62-98

Very expected game in Melbourne where 7th ranked Vikings (5-12) were crushed by third ranked Hume City Broncos (12-4) 98-62 on Sunday. Hume City Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Vikings' 28. Hume City Broncos forced 26 Vikings turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Corey Fiddes (198, college: CS East Bay) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Five Hume City Broncos players scored in double figures. New Zealand guard Dylan Ryburn (185, college: Southeast CC) produced 16 points and New Zealand forward Kane Keil (198-1997, college: Antelope Valley) added 2 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Vikings' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Hume City Broncos keep a position of league leader, which they share with Wyndham D. Loser Vikings keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Camberwell. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: C.Fiddes 23+12reb+3ast, T.Manassa 20+9reb+1ast, M.Puondak 15+4reb+2ast, S.Elijah-Taye 13+2reb+1ast, C.Elder 12+3reb+3ast, S.Jah 8+2reb+1ast
Blackburn V.: D.Ryburn 16+1reb+1ast, K.Titgyeth 12+1reb+1ast, J.Tanner 9+4reb, R.Mitchell 7+5reb, M.D'Agostino 5+5reb+2ast, Z.Michael 4+3reb

Group NBL1 Central

Sturt S. - Southern T. 110-54

Very predictable result in Pasadena where fourth ranked Sturt Sabres (10-5) smashed bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (0-15) 110-54 on Sunday. Sturt Sabres dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' 30. Sturt Sabres forced 31 Noarlunga City Southern Tigers turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-1990, college: ABU) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Five Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. Forward Apiok Dau (-1999) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and New Zealand guard Jett Thompson (188-2003) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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 moved-up to third place, which they share with S.Adelaide P. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Sturt Sabres will meet Woodville Warriors (#5) in the next round. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will play against South Adelaide Panthers (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: T.Dowdell 19+11reb, J.Forbes 18+4reb+2ast, J.Rigoni 17+7reb+2ast, K.Rasmussen 11+4reb+3ast, H.Meakes 11+2reb, D.Nash 9+1reb+1ast
Southern T.: D.Apiok 13+8reb, T.Jett 12+5reb+1ast, K.Jack 9+5reb, B.Jok 9+5reb, A.Green 5+8reb, J.Fabian 3+1reb

Group NBL1 East

Maitland M. - Manly Warr. 102-79

Not a big story in a game in Maitland where 13th ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (4-15) were rolled over by seventh ranked Mustangs (12-6) 102-79 on Sunday. Mustangs shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Matt Gray (203-1999) who scored 28 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists. Four Mustangs players scored in double figures. American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Aku Makki (187-2000) added 27 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mustangs have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Willetton T. and Keysborough C. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: G.Matt 28+6reb+1ast, W.Cranston-Lown 22+1reb+4ast, K.Warren 12+7reb+4ast, P.Billy 11+5reb+2ast, D.Millburn 9+2reb+1ast, J.Hunter 8+1reb
Manly Warr.: M.Aku 27+5reb+3ast, M.Eldridge 13+20reb+5ast, M.Evans 9+1reb+3ast, S.Kane 9+1reb+3ast, V.Stefan 6+2reb, R.Denis 5

Newcastle F. - Norths B. 68-57

The game between third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (13-5) and eighth ranked Falcons (11-7) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Norths Soul Sports Bears were defeated by Falcons in Broadmeadow 68-57. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) chipped in 19 points. Guard Robert Moore (186-2002) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and American swingman Lewis Holey (196-1994, college: St.Francis, IL) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Falcons moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Waverley F. and Perth R. Norths Soul Sports Bears at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Mt Gambier. Falcons will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Norths Soul Sports Bears will play at home against the league's second-placed Bulls and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: A.Gaines 19+3reb+2ast, M.Cherry 15+5reb+3ast, R.Beisty 13+12reb+2ast, M.Maluach 9+5reb+1ast, G.Jaidyn 8+2reb+2ast, T.Dawson 2+1reb
Norths B.: M.Robert 22+6reb, L.Holey 12+14reb, Y.Michael 7+1reb+3ast, M.MacKenzie 4+2reb, M.Lucas 4+1reb, N.Musters 4+7reb+1ast

Penrith P. - Illawarra H. 2 68-94

Everything went according to plan in Penrith where ninth ranked Hawks (9-9) outscored 14th ranked Panthers (3-14) 94-68 on Sunday. Hawks forced 22 Panthers turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hawks made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard William Hickey (194-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Harry Morris (198-2002) chipped in 20 points. Forward Caleb Fetui-Faamoe (195-2003) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Preston Matia (178-2002) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. 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 eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Panthers lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: H.William 24+13reb+5ast, M.Harry 20+3reb+3ast, W.Fred 11+2reb+4ast, E.Laudato 9+4reb+1ast, D.Philip 9+5reb+1ast, P.Noah 8+3reb+1ast
Penrith P.: M.Preston 14+6reb+1ast, F.Caleb 14+8reb+1ast, F.Jaedyn 12+6reb+1ast, B.Kaylis 6+1reb+1ast, L.Griffith 6+2reb+1ast, R.Tomas 5+6reb+4ast

Sydney C. - Albury W.B. 74-86

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Alexandria where 10th ranked Sydney City Comets (8-10) were defeated by eleventh ranked Bandits (9-10) 86-74 on Sunday. Bandits made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Bandits outrebounded Sydney City Comets 56-43 including a 41-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jamir Coleman (204-1997, college: CCSU, agency: Haylett Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import center Mike Parks Jr (206-1997, college: Memphis, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Parks Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Point guard Matthew Wacher (180-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Wani Swaka (198-2001) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Bandits and four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. Sydney City Comets' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Bandits moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Sydney City Comets dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Bendigo B. and Kalamunda ES. Bandits will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sydney City Comets will play against Bankstown Bruins (#12) in Condell Park and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: L.Cummings 20+8reb+1ast, M.Parks Jr. 18+13reb+3ast, J.Cincurak 16+8reb+5ast, J.Coleman 16+19reb+4ast, W.Dylan 11+6reb+1ast, M.Eric 4+1reb
Sydney C.: W.Swaka 17+5reb+2ast, A.Isaac 14+1reb+1ast, W.Matthew 13+10reb+2ast, W.Archie 10+4reb+1ast, J.Crnogorac 9+8reb, I.Washington 5+4reb+2ast

Group NBL1 North

USC Rip - Mackay M. 87-78

There was a surprise result in Sippy Downs where tenth ranked Rip City (8-8) won against higher ranked Mackay Meteors (9-8) 87-78 on Sunday. Rip City looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Verle Williams Jr (180-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) produced 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Christian Maran (196-1998) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mackay Meteors' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rip City moved-up to ninth place, which they share with SC Phoenix. Loser Mackay Meteors keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with SD Spartans. Rip City will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mackay Meteors will play against Seahawks (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: K.Noi 22+11reb+2ast, B.Wood 20+3reb+5ast, V.Williams Jr. 16+7reb+10ast, C.Shervill 11+10reb+2ast, E.McAlister 8+4reb+2ast, J.Tueta 5+3reb
Mackay M.: I.White 30+8reb+5ast, M.Christian 16+8reb+2ast, T.Williams 12+5reb+1ast, B.Rasmussen 11+6reb+2ast, S.Haughton 5+3ast, Djery 4+5reb+1ast

Logan T. - Darwin S. 97-75

Very expected game in Loganholme where 7th ranked Salties (9-9) were crushed by second ranked Thunder (14-2) 97-75 on Sunday. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Guard Boston Mazlin (189-2002) chipped in 23 points. Five Thunder players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Makuach Maluachx (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) produced 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Jerron Jamerson (194-1992, college: Goshen) added 21 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunder maintains second place with 14-2 record having just two point less than leader Rockingham F. Loser Salties dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Thunder will meet South West Metro Pirates (#5) in the next round. Salties will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: M.Deng 28+12reb+5ast, M.Boston 23+4reb+1ast, S.Bruce 12+5reb+6ast, R.Bach 11+4reb+2ast, M.Young 10+7reb+6ast, T.Howard 6+5reb+1ast
Darwin S.: J.Jamerson 21+3reb+1ast, M.Maluachx 18+6reb+4ast, F.Viliami 11+5reb+1ast, N.Jawai 6+3reb+1ast, S.Macdonald 6+3reb+1ast, D.Riak 5+14reb

Northside W. - SD Spartans 85-90

Rather predictable result in Taigum where eighth ranked Brisbane Spartans (9-8) defeated 12th ranked Northside Wizards (7-9) 90-85 on Sunday. Brisbane Spartans forced 21 Northside Wizards turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. Brisbane Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) who had a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. The former international forward Akoldah Gak (208-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Five Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. American swingman Andrew White III (200-1993, college: Syracuse) produced 28 points and 6 rebounds and Lual Diing (205-1998) added 16 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Brisbane Spartans have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mackay M. Northside Wizards lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Brisbane C.. Brisbane Spartans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane Brisbane Capitals.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: G.Akoldah 19+10reb+1ast, K.Sapwell 18+3reb+5ast, A.Mudronja 17+3reb+2ast, D.Kian 14+6reb+2ast, F.Krslovic 10+14reb+11ast, A.Ugrinic 5+2reb
Northside W.: A.White III 28+6reb+2ast, C.Healy 21+5reb+2ast, D.Lual 16+11reb+3ast, K.Zunic 8+5reb+7ast, R.Deshawn 4+4ast, R.Jed 4+1ast

Group NBL1 South

Ballarat M. - Eltham W. 82-68

There was an upset in Wendouree where higher ranked Eltham Wildcats (11-8) were defeated by eleventh ranked Ballarat Miners (9-10) 82-68 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) who had a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. Guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Angus Glover (192-1998) produced 19 points and 4 assists and forward Ovie Magbegor (196-1998, college: UWG) added 6 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the guests. Ballarat Miners moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Eltham Wildcats dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Warwick S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: T.Rudolph 38+12reb, A.Thoseby 16+2ast, D.Jack 12+8reb+4ast, N.Pozoglou 8+11reb+3ast, M.Cody 6+2reb+8ast, A.Brooks 2
Eltham W.: A.Glover 19+1reb+4ast, S.Whelan 14+1reb+1ast, N.Todd 9+2reb+1ast, J.Sykes 9+8reb, S.Short 7+5reb+5ast, O.Magbegor 6+14reb

Frankston B. - Kilsyth C. 90-98

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Frankston Blues (13-6) against fifteenth ranked Kilsyth Cobras (8-11) on Sunday night. Host Frankston Blues were defeated by Kilsyth Cobras in a tough game in Seaford 90-98. Strangely Frankston Blues outrebounded Kilsyth Cobras 43-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side and American forward Christopher Galbreath (201-1995, college: SHSU) accounted for 26 points and 6 rebounds. Four Kilsyth Cobras players scored in double figures. Forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Lucas Barker (183-1993, college: Indianapolis) added 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists respectively for Frankston Blues in the defeat. Kilsyth Cobras moved-up to fourteenth place. Frankston Blues lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Sandringham S. and Sutherland S.. Kilsyth Cobras will play against higher ranked Tigers (#12) in Melbourne in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frankston Blues will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: C.Galbreath 26+6reb+3ast, J.Ahale 24+8reb+1ast, A.Tomada 21+5reb+11ast, A.MacMillan 11+7reb, M.Dielemans 8+1reb+3ast, F.Nicholas 4+1reb+1ast
Frankston B.: D.Trist 32+12reb+3ast, L.Barker 17+10reb+10ast, I.Hadziomerovic 8+8reb+4ast, M.Vincent 8+1reb, C.Josh 8+2ast, T.Garrett 7+6reb

Mt Gambier - Dandenong R. 90-71

Everything went according to plan in Mt Gambier where fourth ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (13-5) outscored 18th ranked Dandenong Rangers (3-16) 90-71 on Sunday. Mount Gambier Pioneers forced 26 Dandenong Rangers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Austin Shelley (190-2002, college: WT) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. Haitian-American power forward Mike Amius (201-1996, college: WCU) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mount Gambier Pioneers have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Norths B. Dandenong Rangers lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth position with 16 games lost. Mount Gambier Pioneers will meet Chargers (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dandenong Rangers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mt Gambier: N.Marshall 21+7reb+3ast, A.Shelley 20+2reb+4ast, M.Dylan 14+3reb+5ast, J.Lampkin 12+9reb+3ast, M.William 9+5reb+2ast, T.Kubank 8+5reb+2ast
Dandenong R.: M.Amius 17+14reb+4ast, B.Harrison 13+3reb, R.James 8+4reb+2ast, E.Lawson 8+5reb, J.Roberts 8+6reb+2ast, J.Ghee 6+4reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - Hobart C. 89-102

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Sabres (13-6) against twelfth ranked Chargers (9-10) on Sunday night. Host Sabres were defeated by Chargers in Cheltenham 102-89. The best player for the winners was American guard Devin Watson (185-1995, college: SDSU) who scored 38 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. The former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) chipped in a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds. Four Chargers players scored in double figures. Guard Campbell Blogg (194-2003) produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-1996, college: LeMoyne) added 28 points respectively for the hosts. Chargers moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Sabres keep the third position with six games lost. They share it with Frankston B. and Sutherland S.. Chargers will meet at home league's second-placed Mount Gambier Pioneers in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sabres will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: D.Watson 38+9reb+3ast, S.McDaniel 27+11reb+1ast, Z.White 14+2reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 13+8reb, R.Jacob 7+6reb, J.Hargrave 3+2reb
Sandringham S.: C.Asuncion-Byrd 28+4reb, B.Campbell 23+8reb+5ast, K.Tom 16+9reb+2ast, D.Pineau 7+10reb+2ast, D.Barlow 6+4reb+1ast, G.Cooper 5

Waverley F. - Melbourne T. 82-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Tigers' (9-10) road loss to eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (11-7) 73-82 on Sunday. Waverley Falcons outrebounded Tigers 39-27 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-1991, college: WSU, agency: BIG) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American point guard AJ Harris (175-1996, college: NM State) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) produced 29 points and 5 rebounds and forward Mason Gaze (198-2001, college: Lindenwood) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Waverley Falcons moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Perth R. and Newcastle F. Loser Tigers dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Waverley Falcons will meet Ringwood Hawks (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tigers will play against Kilsyth Cobras (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.Kernich-Drew 25+7reb+6ast, A.Harris 22+5reb+6ast, T.Forsyth 16+12reb, B.Lewis 8+7reb+1ast, M.Harper 5+6reb+2ast, J.Heath 3+2reb+1ast
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 29+5reb+3ast, F.Von Hofe 11+2reb+2ast, R.Simankevicius 8+2reb+1ast, M.Gaze 8+5reb+2ast, M.Callan 3+6reb, M.Wearne 3+2reb+1ast

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