NBL One Round 16 (Regular Season): Dandenong R. is defeated by Waverley F.

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The most important game in the last round took place in Mount Waverley between second ranked Dandenong Rangers (5-4) and twelfth ranked Waverley Falcons (4-4) on Tuesday night. Dandenong Rangers were defeated by Waverley Falcons in a tough game on the road 82-90. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Dejan Vasiljevic (190-1997, college: Miami, FL) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and center Matthew McCarthy (205-1996, college: USF) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Waverley Falcons' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Waverley F. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mandurah. Dandenong R. at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Ringwood. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Rip City has finally registered their first victory this season after one consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Brisbane, where they defeated Brisbane Spartans (1-3) 80-73. The winners were led by guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) who scored that evening 27 points and 9 rebounds and Kobe McDowell-White supported him with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 27 points and 13 rebounds by New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) did not help to save the game for SD Spartans. Brisbane Spartans' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rip City (1-1) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. SD Spartans at the other side keep the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Tenth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (3-2) crushed at home 11th ranked Sutherland Sharks (2-3) by 16 points 78-62, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Mandrell Worthy fired 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Lochlan Hutchison produced 29 points and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Norths B. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hills H. Loser Sutherland Sharks dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Geelong S. and Cockburn C.. 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 16: Bankstown B. lost to Canberra G. on the opponent's court 69-81. Keilor T. managed to outperform Waverley F. in a home game 107-101. Nunawading S. managed to beat Sandringham S. on the road 83-77. Bendigo was defeated by Ringwood on its own court 77-89. Goldfields G. was beaten by Perth R. in Northbridge 99-94.

Group East

Norths B. - Sutherland S. 78-62

Tenth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (3-2) crushed at home 11th ranked Sutherland Sharks (2-3) by 16 points 78-62, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Norths B. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Norths B. outrebounded Sutherland 50-34 including 35 on the defensive glass. American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific) fired 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. The other American import swingman Lewis Holey (196-1994, college: St.Francis, IL) chipped in 7 points and 15 rebounds. Worthy is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999) produced 29 points and 6 assists and Geoff Gerlach (203-1995, college: CUI) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Norths B. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hills H. Loser Sutherland Sharks dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Geelong S. and Cockburn C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: M.Worthy 25+8reb+5ast, Y.Michael 13+1reb+2ast, N.Musters 9+4reb+2ast, L.Holey 7+15reb, C.Wilks 7+5reb, P.Badalassi 6+10reb+4ast
Sutherland S.: H.Lochlan 29+3reb+6ast, B.Williams 11+7reb+1ast, G.Gerlach 9+10reb+2ast, H.Jordan 4+3reb, F.Mamadou 3+4reb+1ast, M.Spencer 2

Canberra G. - Bankstown B. 81-69

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Bankstown Bruins (3-3) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Canberra Gunners (5-1) 81-69 on Sunday. Canberra G. forced 21 Bankstown B. turnovers. Forward William Mayfield (-2000) fired 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks. Five Canberra Gunners players scored in double figures. Guard Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WTA&M) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and Charlie Mcbeath added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Canberra Gunners have a solid four-game winning streak. Canberra G. moved-up to third place, which they share with Albury W.B. Bankstown B. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with three 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:
Canberra G.: M.William 23+8reb+3ast, G.Morison 15+5reb+5ast, D.Emelifeonwu 13+4reb+4ast, J.Toohey 11+2reb+4ast, A.Clarke 11+8reb, B.Angus 5+7reb+2ast
Bankstown B.: H.Blankley 21+6reb+1ast, M.Charlie 16+6reb+4ast, N.Hightower 9+8reb+2ast, A.Wolford 7+2reb+1ast, B.Thomas 6+5reb+5ast, J.Lopez 6+2reb

Group North

SD Spartans - USC Rip 73-80

Rip City has finally registered their first victory this season after one consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Brisbane, where they defeated Brisbane Spartans (1-3) 80-73. USC Rip players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) who scored that evening 27 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) supported him with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 27 points and 13 rebounds by New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) did not help to save the game for SD Spartans. Forward Jarred Bairstow (201-1992, college: UCO) added 13 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. Brisbane Spartans' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rip City (1-1) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. SD Spartans at the other side keep the twelfth position with three 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:
USC Rip: J.Robateau 27+9reb+3ast, M.Kobe 18+7reb+8ast, J.Lucas 14+1reb+3ast, D.Dawam 9+8reb, N.Kahler 4+10reb+3ast, S.Liam 4+3reb+2ast
SD Spartans: T.Harrison 27+13reb+1ast, J.Bairstow 13+17reb+1ast, H.Mason 9+3reb+1ast, N.Fee 8+1reb+5ast, A.Ugrinic 5+3reb+1ast, M.Kerle 4+4reb+5ast

Group South

Keilor T. - Waverley F. 107-101

Everything could happen in Melbourne at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Thunder and 12th ranked Waverley Falcons had identical 4-3 record. This time Thunder used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Mount Waverley 107-101 on Sunday night. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) fired 31 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international guard Kyle Zunic (188-1999, college: Winthrop) chipped in 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international guard Dejan Vasiljevic (190-1997, college: Miami, FL) produced 26 points and 5 assists and American forward Mason Forbes (206, college: SMC) added 13 points and 14 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Waverley F. players scored in double figures. Waverley Falcons' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Thunder have a solid three-game winning streak. Keilor T. (5-3) moved-up to second place. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Mandurah. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: K.Kuany 31+7reb+4ast, J.Gibbs 27+5reb+3ast, K.Zunic 25+5reb+7ast, J.Beasley 9+5reb+2ast, T.Lakes 8+7reb+2ast, T.Abram 5
Waverley F.: D.Vasiljevic 26+4reb+5ast, M.Meunier 16+9reb+2ast, M.McCarthy 15+3reb+2ast, M.Forbes 13+14reb+2ast, M.Howard 9+3reb+2ast, D.Larkin 6+2reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - Nunawading S. 77-83

Not a big story in a game in Cheltenham where 11th ranked Sabres (3-4) were defeated by eighth ranked Spectres (5-2) 83-77 on Sunday. Nunawading S. made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. American guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron) fired 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Guard Kingsley Box (196-2001, college: SUU) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) produced 24 points and New Zealand guard Shea Ili (184-1992) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Spectres have a solid three-game winning streak. Nunawading S. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with S.Adelaide P. Loser Sabres dropped to the seventh place with four 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:
Nunawading S.: J.Johnson 17+4reb+1ast, T.Hankerson 16+8reb+2ast, K.Box 16+8reb, T.Nicolas 11+8reb+1ast, J.Gandolfo 9+3reb+4ast, D.Christian 9+3reb+2ast
Sandringham S.: T.Krebs 24+4reb, D.Barlow 19+5reb, S.Ili 13+8reb+6ast, F.Joel 11+1reb+2ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 6+4reb+3ast, D.Ned 2+4reb

Waverley F. - Dandenong R. 90-82

The most important game in the last round took place in Mount Waverley between second ranked Dandenong Rangers (5-4) and twelfth ranked Waverley Falcons (4-4) on Tuesday night. Dandenong Rangers were defeated by Waverley Falcons in a tough game on the road 82-90. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Dejan Vasiljevic (190-1997, college: Miami, FL) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and center Matthew McCarthy (205-1996, college: USF) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Waverley Falcons' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and American center Jacob Tryon (211-1998, college: Samford) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Waverley F. and five Dandenong R. players scored in double figures. Waverley F. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mandurah. Dandenong R. at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Ringwood. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.Vasiljevic 21+11reb+3ast, M.McCarthy 17+6reb+1ast, M.Meunier 11+4reb+6ast, M.Forbes 10+5reb+1ast, B.Lewis 10+2reb+1ast, D.Kernich-Drew 8+1reb+1ast
Dandenong R.: M.Peatling 17+10reb+2ast, J.Tryon 16+5reb+2ast, J.Roberts 15+3reb+1ast, R.James 11+7reb, C.Yammouni 11+5reb, B.Betson 6+1reb

Bendigo B. - Ringwood H. 77-89

Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Ringwood Hawks (5-4) beat on the road 13th ranked Bendigo Braves (3-4) 89-77 on Sunday. Center Ngor Nai (208-2000, college: Baton Rouge) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC, agency: IceBasket) chipped in 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Lawton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American swingman Andrew Robinson (201-1996, college: Coppin St.) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and center Billy Smythe (-2002) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Ringwood moved-up to third place, which they share with Dandenong R. Bendigo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with four 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:
Ringwood H.: N.Nai 28+12reb+1ast, J.Lawton 23+9reb+4ast, B.Bridges 14+10reb+1ast, S.Harry 11+3reb+3ast, L.Sebastien 6+1reb, M.Roberts 4+3reb+1ast
Bendigo B.: A.Robinson 20+7reb+1ast, S.Billy 17+6reb, O.Lachlan 13+3reb+4ast, K.Bar 10+7reb+1ast, I.Murphy 9+7reb+3ast, S.Lachlan 5+1reb+1ast

Group West

Perth R. - Goldfields G. 99-94

There was a minor upset in Northbridge where 9th ranked Giants (2-4) were defeated by eleventh ranked Redbacks (3-5) 99-94 on Sunday. Perth R. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Giants's 34. Perth R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-1994, college: McNeese St.) fired 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Naturalized Greek center Ioannis Dimakopoulos (218-1994, college: UC Irvine) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and forward Kon Anguik (196-1996, college: Simpson, CA) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Perth R. and five Goldfields G. players scored in double figures. Perth R. moved-up to eighth place. Loser Giants dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with East Perth E. and Newcastle F.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: T.Jackson 24+6reb+8ast, M.Gibson 22+8reb+1ast, I.Dimakopoulos 19+6reb+7ast, M.Colton 19+6reb+2ast, R.Michael 5+3reb, M.Teale 5+5reb+2ast
Goldfields G.: K.Anguik 22+6reb, D.Parsons 21+10reb+3ast, J.Reid 14+3reb+1ast, R.Bell 11+4reb+7ast, M.Garang III 11+13reb+2ast, M.Malek 10+2reb+1ast