NBL One Round 32: Bearcats edge Central District Lions by one point

The Regular Season in Big V is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Eighth-ranked Central District Lions (4-14) made lots of trouble for first ranked Bearcats (15-3) in Gawler on Sunday. The visitors from Woodville managed to secure only one-point victory 87-86. However their fans expected much easier game. Bearcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Nikolas DeSantis (-1998) chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) produced 27 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the hosts. Bearcats have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-3 record. Central District Lions lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Eastern M. and Bellarine S.. Bearcats are looking forward to face Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (#10) in Morphett Vale in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Central District Lions will play at home against the league's second-placed Forestville Eagles and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in Terrigal. Twelfth ranked Crusaders (5-16) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-ranked Bulls (16-4) 104-102 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. American point guard Aaron Ajay Lawton (184-1994, college: Indianapolis) orchestrated the victory by scoring 37 points (!!!), 6 assists and 6 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Tye McGann contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Blake Morrow (193-1996, college: Southeastern) replied with 37 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for Bulls. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Crusaders maintains twelfth position with 5-16 record. Bulls at the other side keep the second place with four games lost. Crusaders will play against higher ranked Hawks (#9) in Wollongong in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bulls will play at home against Bankstown Bruins (#13) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Sturt Sabres (12-6) against fifth ranked Woodville Warriors (11-7) on Sunday night. Visiting Sturt Sabres were defeated by Woodville Warriors in Flinders Park 96-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sturt Sabres. Worth to mention a great performance of Jawan Stepney who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Jacob Rigoni responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 19 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Woodville Warriors maintains fifth position with 11-7 record. Loser Sturt Sabres keep the third place with six games lost. They share the position with S.Adelaide P.. Woodville Warriors will meet higher ranked South Adelaide Panthers (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sturt Sabres will play against Eastern Mavericks in Mt. Barker and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 32 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Wyndham D. crushed Bellarine S. in Werribee 121-74. Sunbury J. smashed Western PS at home 108-70. Norwood F. was destroyed by S.Adelaide P. on the opponent's court 95-66. Newcastle F. unfortunately lost to Illawarra H. 2 in a home game 63-66. Maitland M. managed to beat Penrith P. on the road 101-95. Ballarat M. defeated Diamond V.E. on its own court 105-87. Knox R. smashed Dandenong R. in Wantirna South 112-87. Kilsyth C. lost to Eltham W. at home 67-77. Frankston B. managed to outperform Nunawading S. on the opponent's court 100-83. Sandringham S. rolled over Bendigo B. in a home game 105-65. Casey C. was defeated by Melbourne T. on the road 90-79. Perth R. beat Geraldton B. on its own court 97-88.

C.District L. - W.Adelaide B. 86-87

Eighth-ranked Central District Lions (4-14) made lots of trouble for first ranked Bearcats (15-3) in Gawler on Sunday. The visitors from Woodville managed to secure only one-point victory 87-86. However their fans expected much easier game. Bearcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Nikolas DeSantis (-1998) chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) produced 27 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and forward Magok Manyang (203-2002, college: N.Mexico JC) added 20 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bearcats have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-3 record. Central District Lions lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Eastern M. and Bellarine S.. Bearcats are looking forward to face Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (#10) in Morphett Vale in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Central District Lions will play at home against the league's second-placed Forestville Eagles and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: N.DeSantis 21+7reb+4ast, R.Fraser 20+6reb+1ast, A.Drmic 19+8reb+7ast, L.Olbrich 14+9reb+5ast, J.Spear 7+6reb+2ast, S.Sean 5+1ast
C.District L.: B.Jenkins 27+6reb+8ast, M.Manyang 20+10reb, K.Sapwell 20+4reb+1ast, N.Nai 11+6reb, B.Sunday 5+6reb, E.Carmine 3

Woodville W. - Sturt S. 96-85

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Sturt Sabres (12-6) against fifth ranked Woodville Warriors (11-7) on Sunday night. Visiting Sturt Sabres were defeated by Woodville Warriors in Flinders Park 96-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sturt Sabres. Woodville Warriors forced 19 Sturt Sabres turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Riley Meldrum who added 23 points during the contest. Worth to mention Stepney played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 19 rebounds and American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Woodville Warriors maintains fifth position with 11-7 record. Loser Sturt Sabres keep the third place with six games lost. They share the position with S.Adelaide P.. Woodville Warriors will meet higher ranked South Adelaide Panthers (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sturt Sabres will play against Eastern Mavericks in Mt. Barker and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: J.Stepney 35+12reb+5ast, R.Meldrum 23+3reb+2ast, J.Jackson 14+10reb+2ast, D.Humphries 7+2reb+2ast, D.McKee 5+2reb+1ast, B.Janssan 3+1reb+3ast
Sturt S.: J.Rigoni 27+19reb+3ast, J.Forbes 16+11reb+6ast, S.Daly 14+5reb+3ast, S.Jamie 8+2reb+1ast, T.Dowdell 6+1reb+3ast, D.Nash 6+2reb+2ast

Group Big V

Bellarine S. - Wyndham D. 74-121

There was no surprise in Bellarine where 9th ranked Storm (4-14) was crushed by second ranked Devils (14-4) 121-74 on Sunday. Devils forced 24 Storm turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Daniaell Herbert who added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Howard attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Four Devils players scored in double figures. American center Bryce Cashman (211-1996, college: NWOSU) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Lewis Varley (186-1993) scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Storm's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Devils have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Storm lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with C.District L. and Eastern M.. Devils will meet league's second-placed Hume City Broncos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Storm will play against Steelers (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 26+5reb+4ast, D.Herbert 18+8reb+4ast, K.Green 17+7reb+1ast, T.Abram 15+3reb+1ast, A.Dolny 13+3reb+1ast, J.Oskar 10+1reb+1ast
Bellarine S.: L.Varley 21+5reb+4ast, B.Cashman 20+7reb+3ast, K.Max 14+3reb, G.Nathan 9+4reb, J.Rohan 4+9reb, B.Jye 4+5reb

Sunbury J. - Western PS 108-70

No shocking result in a game in Sunbury where third ranked Jets (14-5) smashed 10th ranked Steelers (2-16) 108-70 on Sunday. They outrebounded Steelers 60-27 including a 23-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jets shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 54.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Steelers' players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mark Berezdecky (197-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Nathan Marshall who added 25 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Jets players scored in double figures. Jets' coach John White felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-1981) responded with 30 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Jets have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Canberra G. and Hume City B. Steelers lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 16 games lost. Jets will meet Cougars (#6) in the next round. Steelers will play against Storm (#9) in Bellarine and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: M.Nathan 25+6reb+3ast, J.Weston 24+2reb+3ast, M.Berezdecky 22+12reb+4ast, I.Sanders 10+4reb+11ast, G.Blackshear 10+15reb+6ast, W.Jeremy 7+12reb+2ast
Western PS: D.Corletto 30+4reb+5ast, R.Permenter 12+8reb+2ast, S.Sandhu 7+1reb+1ast, M.Matthew 6+1ast, J.Gaze 5+7reb, T.Matthew 4+2reb

Group NBL1 Central

S.Adelaide P. - Norwood F. 95-66

Rather expected game in Park Holme where 6th ranked Norwood Flames (10-8) were rolled over by third ranked South Adelaide Panthers (12-6) 95-66 on Saturday. South Adelaide Panthers outrebounded Norwood Flames 51-36 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Lloyd McVeigh (197-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and the former international power forward Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) who added 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks during the contest. Four South Adelaide Panthers players scored in double figures. Walter Mcbride responded with 28 points and 8 rebounds and forward Thomas Goodall (198-1997, college: NIACC) scored 5 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. South Adelaide Panthers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-6 record having just two points less than leader Rockingham F., which they share with Sturt S. Loser Norwood Flames keep the sixth place with eight games lost. South Adelaide Panthers will meet at home Woodville Warriors (#5) in the next round. Norwood Flames will play against North Adelaide Rockets in Greenacres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: M.Lloyd 31+10reb, D.Johnson 17+9reb+4ast, J.Hoppo 12+2reb+1ast, C.Scott 10+4reb+2ast, A.Starling 9+14reb+4ast, C.Ellison 8+5reb+1ast
Norwood F.: M.Walter 28+8reb+2ast, I.Miller-Jose 11+4reb+1ast, J.Stanwix 8+3reb+4ast, D.Webber 7+4reb, M.Lycett 7+3reb+5ast, T.Goodall 5+11reb

Group NBL1 East

Cent.Coast C. - Inner WB 104-102

Important game to mention about took place in Terrigal. Twelfth ranked Crusaders (5-16) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-ranked Bulls (16-4) 104-102 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Crusaders made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 29 Bulls turnovers. American point guard Aaron Ajay Lawton (184-1994, college: Indianapolis) orchestrated the victory by scoring 37 points (!!!), 6 assists and 6 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Tye McGann (-1992) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Lawton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. American guard Blake Morrow (193-1996, college: Southeastern) replied with 37 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and forward Alex Higgins-Titsha (197-2000) added 26 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Bulls. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Crusaders maintains twelfth position with 5-16 record. Bulls at the other side keep the second place with four games lost. Crusaders will play against higher ranked Hawks (#9) in Wollongong in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bulls will play at home against Bankstown Bruins (#13) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: A.Ajay Lawton 37+4reb+6ast, T.McGann 18+6reb, C.Luke 13+2reb+2ast, W.Nicholas 9+6reb+2ast, B.Alex 7+1ast, S.Jamal 6
Inner WB: B.Morrow 37+9reb+2ast, H.Alex 26+6reb+2ast, C.Bryant 20+7reb, T.Tolovae 11+2reb, J.MacCann 3+2reb+1ast, I.Signal 2+1reb

Newcastle F. - Illawarra H. 2 63-66

There was a small surprise in Broadmeadow where tenth ranked Hawks (11-10) edged 8th ranked Falcons (13-8) 66-63 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Noah Pagotto (191-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and guard William Hickey (194-1999) who added 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Hawks moved-up to ninth place. Loser Falcons dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Hawks will meet at home Crusaders (#12) in the next round. Falcons will play against Mustangs (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: P.Noah 25+12reb, H.William 17+14reb+4ast, L.Walker 14+5reb+5ast, E.Laudato 7+3reb+2ast, D.Philip 3, K.Judah 0
Newcastle F.: A.Gaines 19+8reb+4ast, T.Akamarmoi 16+1reb+1ast, M.Cherry 16+16reb+3ast, M.Maluach 4+2reb+1ast, R.Beisty 4+8reb+1ast, T.Dawson 2

Penrith P. - Maitland M. 95-101

Not a big story in a game in Penrith where 15th ranked Panthers (3-17) were defeated by third ranked Mustangs (14-7) 101-95 on Sunday. Mustangs made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Panthers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Matt Gray (203-1999) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) who added 27 points and 5 assists during the contest. Mustangs' coach Luke Boyle used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Caleb Fetui-Faamoe (195-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and Tomas Ramos scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Mustangs and four Panthers players scored in double figures. Mustangs have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Despite that victory Mustangs went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Sandringham S. and Sutherland S. Panthers lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 17 games lost. Mustangs will meet Falcons (#8) in the next round. Panthers will play against Norths Soul Sports Bears (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: W.Cranston-Lown 27+2reb+5ast, G.Matt 26+5reb+3ast, J.Hunter 16+4reb, P.Billy 11+6reb+3ast, K.Warren 11+6reb+2ast, J.Edwards 4+1reb+2ast
Penrith P.: R.Tomas 22+5reb+5ast, F.Caleb 19+13reb+3ast, S.Brodie 17+6reb+3ast, F.Jaedyn 15+5reb+2ast, B.Kaylis 9+1reb+2ast, S.Pranaya 7+2ast

Group NBL1 South

Ballarat M. - Diamond V.E. 105-87

There was a small surprise in Wendouree where tenth ranked Ballarat Miners (11-11) won against 8th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (12-10) 105-87 on Sunday. Ballarat Miners forced 23 Diamond Valley Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 16 rebounds and naturalized British swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) who added 28 points and 5 assists during the contest. Thoseby is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Swingman Joel Capetola (194-2001) responded with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and center Ben Allen (211-1986, college: SMC) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ballarat Miners have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain tenth position with 11-11 record. Diamond Valley Eagles lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Hobart C.. Ballarat Miners will meet Bendigo Braves (#11) on the road in the next round. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Eltham Wildcats and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: T.Rudolph 32+16reb+2ast, A.Thoseby 28+4reb+5ast, D.Jack 17+3reb+3ast, N.Pozoglou 14+6reb+7ast, M.Cody 11+2reb+5ast, J.Lloyd 3+1reb+1ast
Diamond V.E.: M.Worthy 15+3reb+2ast, D.O'Wili 13+5reb+1ast, B.Allen 12+8reb, N.Manyang 12+8reb, C.Joel 12+6reb+5ast, S.BJ 11+7reb+1ast

Dandenong R. - Knox R. 87-112

There was no surprise when 19th ranked Dandenong Rangers (4-18) were crushed at home by first ranked Knox Raiders (17-4) 112-87 on Sunday. Knox Raiders made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 4 assists and the other American import Wayne Stewart Jr (201, college: A&M-Commerce) who added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Knox Raiders players scored in double figures. Knox Raiders' coach Matthew Nunn felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Lawson Eales (197-1999) scored 13 points. Knox Raiders have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record. Dandenong Rangers lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth place with 18 games lost. Knox Raiders will meet at home Bendigo Braves (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dandenong Rangers will play against Cavaliers (#19) in Cranbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: K.Feagin 28+2reb+4ast, W.Stewart Jr 18+7reb+4ast, R.Austin 16+5reb+2ast, J.Foy 12+1reb+1ast, M.Peatling 11+5reb, B.Nunn 7+2reb+9ast
Dandenong R.: J.Roberts 22+6reb+7ast, E.Lawson 13+4reb, J.Eyman 10+5reb+1ast, J.Ghee 9+2reb+2ast, B.Harrison 9+2reb+2ast, P.Deng 8+1reb

Kilsyth C. - Eltham W. 67-77

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Eltham Wildcats (13-8) defeated on the road 14th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (9-13) 77-67 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Owen Foxwell (187-2003) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds and American power forward Joshua Sykes (203-1996, college: Fresno City) who added 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jamie Ahale (196-1999, college: UIC) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Kilsyth Cobras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Eltham Wildcats maintains fifth position with 13-8 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Kilsyth Cobras keep the fourteenth place with 13 games lost. Eltham Wildcats will meet at home higher ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kilsyth Cobras will play against the league's leader Knox Raiders (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: F.Owen 24+7reb+3ast, J.Sykes 19+10reb+1ast, C.Dalton 14+9reb, A.Glover 7+7reb+4ast, O.Magbegor 6+4reb, S.Whelan 6+3reb+1ast
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 22+5reb+2ast, J.Ahale 12+11reb+3ast, A.MacMillan 10+7reb+1ast, C.Galbreath 7+4reb+1ast, F.Nicholas 4+5reb+1ast, H.MacDonald 4+2reb+1ast

Nunawading S. - Frankston B. 83-100

Very expected game in East Burwood where 7th ranked Spectres (13-9) were defeated by second ranked Frankston Blues (16-6) 100-83 on Sunday. Frankston Blues made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Lucas Barker (183-1993, college: Indianapolis) who added 14 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. American swingman Jalen Gibbs (190-1999, college: JSU) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and guard Jack Gandolfo (-1998) scored 13 points and 5 assists. Five Frankston Blues and four Spectres players scored in double figures. Spectres' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Frankston Blues have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-6 record having just six point less than leader Rockingham F. Loser Spectres dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. Frankston Blues will meet at home Sabres (#4) in the next round. Spectres will play against Ringwood Hawks and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: D.Trist 30+11reb+2ast, L.Barker 14+12reb+8ast, M.Vincent 12+2reb, L.Barker 12+5reb+1ast, I.Hadziomerovic 10+6reb+5ast, T.Garrett 8+3reb
Nunawading S.: J.Gibbs 16+4reb+4ast, J.Gandolfo 13+2reb+5ast, W.Carius 12+7reb, K.Box 11+4reb+2ast, T.Nicolas 6+6reb, J.Tomasi 6+4reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - Bendigo B. 105-65

Very predictable result in Cheltenham where fourth ranked Sabres (14-7) outscored 12th ranked Bendigo Braves (10-11) 105-65 on Sunday. Sabres dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Bendigo Braves' 24. They outrebounded Bendigo Braves 53-28 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-1996, college: LeMoyne) who added 19 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Sabres' coach Rhys Carter felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Lachlan OBrien (-2003) responded with 17 points and naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Sabres maintains fourth position with 14-7 record, which they share with Maitland M. and Sutherland S. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the eighth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Sabres will meet Tigers (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bendigo Braves will play against the league's leader Knox Raiders (#1) in Wantirna South and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 25+5reb+5ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 19+7reb+1ast, D.Pineau 15+11reb, N.Gabsch 12+1reb+1ast, B.Campbell 10+2reb+3ast, K.Tom 9+12reb+1ast
Bendigo B.: O.Lachlan 17+2reb+1ast, L.Mayen 11+5reb+2ast, S.Billy 10+3reb, A.Pechacek 10+6reb, I.Murphy 6+3reb+1ast, S.Lachlan 5+2reb

Melbourne T. - Casey C. 90-79

Not a big story in a game in Melbourne where 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-18) were defeated by twelfth ranked Tigers (10-11) 90-79 on Sunday. Tigers made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mason Gaze (198-2001, college: Lindenwood) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) who added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Tigers' coach Andrew Gaze used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson, agency: Helping Ballers) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 24 rebounds and American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) scored 28 points. Tigers moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Cavaliers lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth position with 18 games lost. Tigers will meet at home higher ranked Sabres (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Cavaliers will play against Thunder (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: M.Gaze 26+11reb+4ast, J.Purchase 17+9reb+4ast, M.Wearne 15+2reb+2ast, R.Simankevicius 13+4reb+1ast, F.Von Hofe 8+2reb+1ast, C.Taj 7+1reb+3ast
Casey C.: P.Bungei 28+3reb+2ast, M.Riggs 16+3reb+1ast, S.Djitte 13+24reb+1ast, D.Baker 6+4reb+3ast, N.Frost 4, P.Emilien 4+2reb+1ast

Group NBL1 West

Perth R. - Geraldton B. 97-88

There was a small surprise in Northbridge where fifth ranked Redbacks (13-8) won against 3rd ranked Buccaneers (15-5) 97-88 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Tevin Jackson (202-1994, college: McNeese St.) who helped to win the game recording 28 points (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and American guard Bryton Hobbs (183-1991, college: Northeastern St.) who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) responded with 20 points and 5 assists and swingman Aaron Ralph (200-1989) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Buccaneers players scored in double figures. Redbacks maintains fifth position with 13-8 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Buccaneers dropped to the second place with five games lost. Redbacks will meet at home Slammers (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Buccaneers will play against Hawks (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: T.Jackson 28+4reb+1ast, B.Hobbs 18+5reb+5ast, O.David 13+9reb+3ast, L.Timms 10+3reb, B.Voelkel 9+12reb+2ast, S.Vaiangina 9+4reb+2ast
Geraldton B.: A.Ralph 21+5reb+2ast, N.Johny 20+5reb+3ast, M.Meunier 20+3reb+5ast, S.Stewart 17+2reb+4ast, F.Klasztorny 6+3reb+2ast, R.Blanchett 2+3reb+1ast



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