NBL One Round 19 (Regular Season): Sturt S. keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sturt Sabres as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sturt Sabres defeated 4th placed Eastern Mavericks in Pasadena 104-90. Sturt S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Eastern M. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) chipped in 18 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. American center Lachie Hunter (-1999, college: Ohlone CC) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 4 other teams. Eastern M. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with W.Adelaide B. and Sandringham S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Sutherland was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (4-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Sutherland Sharks (3-4). Manly Warringah Sea Eagles defeated Sutherland Sharks 96-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. Mason Bragg contributed with 11 points and 14 assists for the winners. Guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999) answered with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Sutherland. Sutherland Sharks' coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Manly Warr. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Darwin S. Sutherland at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Baulkham Hills supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Canberra Gunners (7-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Hills Hornets (4-3). Canberra Gunners smashed Hills Hornets 96-66 on Sunday. It was a great evening for William Mayfield who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 4 steals. At the losing side Ishmael Sanders responded with 18 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Canberra Gunners have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Canberra G. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Bankstown B. and Eltham W.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 19 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Norths B. was defeated by BA CoE in Canberra 83-70. SW Metro P. was smashed by Rockhampton at home 86-116. Brisbane C. won against SD Spartans on the opponent's court 74-69. Bendigo unfortunately lost to Mt.Gambier in a home game 75-90. Geelong S. recorded a loss to Kilsyth C. on the road 69-83. Kalamunda ES lost to undefeated Geraldton B. on its own court 70-93.

Group Central

Sturt S. - Eastern M. 104-90

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sturt Sabres as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sturt Sabres defeated 4th placed Eastern Mavericks in Pasadena 104-90. Sturt S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Eastern M. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. American center Lachie Hunter (-1999, college: Ohlone CC) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and guard Moses Nuangki (188-2000, college: LSUE) added 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 4 other teams. Eastern M. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with W.Adelaide B. and Sandringham S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: L.Hunter 23+14reb+2ast, M.Nuangki 21+9reb+4ast, M.Newbern 14+9reb+3ast, J.Rawls 11+6reb, R.Owen 9+2reb+1ast, W.Fred 7+4reb+12ast
Sturt S.: J.Rigoni 27+11reb+6ast, J.Forbes 18+10reb+11ast, D.Patrick 13+3reb+1ast, D.Nash 12+5reb+3ast, J.Turnbull 11+1reb, S.Daly 9+2reb+5ast

Group East

Sutherland S. - Manly Warr. 81-96

The game in Sutherland was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (4-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Sutherland Sharks (3-4). Manly Warringah Sea Eagles defeated Sutherland Sharks 96-81. Manly Warr. players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Sutherland's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. New Zealand point guard Mason Bragg (182-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 assists for the winners. Eldridge is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999) answered with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American Brian Williams (197-1992, college: Louisiana, agency: Haylett Sports) added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Sutherland. Sutherland Sharks' coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Manly Warr. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Darwin S. Sutherland at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: H.Lochlan 25+6reb+5ast, A.Klairus 20+2reb+1ast, B.Williams 17+7reb+1ast, G.Gerlach 7+3reb+4ast, L.Angus 3+1reb, F.Mamadou 3+6reb
Manly Warr.: J.Harper 19+2reb+4ast, E.Mitch 16+6reb+3ast, U.Eromon 15+4reb, M.Eldridge 12+18reb+3ast, M.Bragg 11+3reb+14ast, C.Lachlan 10+2ast

Hills H. - Canberra G. 66-96

The game in Baulkham Hills supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Canberra Gunners (7-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Hills Hornets (4-3). Canberra Gunners smashed Hills Hornets 96-66 on Sunday. Canberra G. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Hills Hornets's 30. Canberra G. outrebounded Hills H. 36-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. Canberra G. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for forward William Mayfield (-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 4 steals. Center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) helped adding 15 points and 7 assists. At the losing side American guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) responded with 18 points and Liam Moss (-1998) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who 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. Canberra Gunners have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Canberra G. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Bankstown B. and Eltham W.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: I.Sanders 18+3reb+3ast, S.Mitchell 12+2reb+2ast, M.Liam 10+5reb+3ast, C.Bryant 10+3reb, M.Jamie 9+7reb+2ast, P.Joe 5+1reb+4ast
Canberra G.: M.William 26+4reb+3ast, G.Morison 15+4reb+7ast, S.Lachlan 14+6reb+1ast, J.Toohey 12+2reb+4ast, D.Emelifeonwu 10+2reb+3ast, P.Cameron 8+9reb+2ast

BA CoE - Norths B. 83-70

There was an upset in Canberra where higher ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (3-4) were defeated by twelfth ranked Excellence (3-3) 83-70 on Sunday. It was a great evening for forward Luke Fennell (198-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 5 rebounds. The former international guard Kye Savage (186-2005) helped adding 20 points. At the losing side American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific) responded with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Pietro Badalassi (193-1994, college: St.Francis, IL) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. BA CoE moved-up to eighth place. Loser Norths Soul Sports Bears dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: M.Worthy 29+6reb+4ast, P.Badalassi 10+13reb, M.Robert 9+5reb+1ast, C.Wilks 7, L.Holey 4+11reb+1ast, N.Musters 4+6reb+1ast
BA CoE: S.Kye 20+2reb, F.Luke 14+5reb+3ast, F.Jacob 14+1reb+2ast, D.Joshua 8+8reb+5ast, K.Yuto 7+6reb, A.Emmett 7

Group North

SW Metro P. - Rockhampton R. 86-116

There was a surprise result in Runcorn where thirteenth ranked Rockets (2-3) smashed higher ranked South West Metro Pirates (2-2) 116-86 on Sunday. Rockhampton outrebounded SW Metro P. 55-44 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rockhampton looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by SW Metro P.'s players. It was a great evening for American forward Nighael Ceaser (203-2000, college: Texas St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese center Matur Maker (208-1998) helped adding 21 points and 16 rebounds. At the losing side guard Brendan Teys (188-1990) responded with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and center Ben Volkman (206-1997, college: Maryville, MO) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rockhampton moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser South West Metro Pirates keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Gold Coast R. and Cairns M.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: B.Teys 21+8reb+5ast, L.Anderson 17+3reb+4ast, C.Pang 16+3reb+1ast, B.Volkman 12+12reb+2ast, S.Roman 12+8reb+1ast, N.Peters 6+3reb+3ast
Rockhampton R.: N.Ceaser 32+14reb+6ast, M.Maker 21+16reb+3ast, R.Hayden 17+3reb+4ast, X.Ford 12+5reb+5ast, T.Benjamin 12+4reb+16ast, K.Mitchell 9+4reb+1ast

SD Spartans - Brisbane C. 69-74

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 14th ranked Brisbane Spartans (1-4) were defeated at home by fifteenth ranked Brisbane Capitals (2-4) 74-69 on Sunday. It was a great evening for the former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Gabriel Hadley (193-1998, college: UCSD) helped adding 18 points. At the losing side New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks and forward Jarred Bairstow (201-1992, college: UCO) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Brisbane C. moved-up to thirteenth place. SD Spartans lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: T.Harrison 22+14reb, M.Norton 16+1reb+2ast, J.Bairstow 10+7reb+4ast, C.Shervill 9+5reb, A.Ugrinic 6+5reb+1ast, M.Kerle 6+1ast
Brisbane C.: S.McDaniel 21+8reb+3ast, G.Hadley 18+4reb+3ast, T.Cameron 9+7reb, I.Tueta 8+6reb+3ast, M.Johns 7+8reb+3ast, M.Dhieu 5+1reb

Group South

Bendigo B. - Mt.Gambier 75-90

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (6-2) beat on the road 13th ranked Bendigo Braves (3-6) 90-75 on Sunday. Mt.Gambier dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Bendigo Braves's 32. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mt.Gambier made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for forward Akech Aliir (200-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. International swingman Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) helped adding 24 points and 5 rebounds. Mount Gambier Pioneers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side American swingman Andrew Robinson (201-1996, college: Coppin St.) responded with 20 points and 4 assists and guard Lachlan OBrien (-2003) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Mt.Gambier and four Bendigo players scored in double figures. Mt.Gambier keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Rockingham F. and S.Adelaide P. Bendigo lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Perth R.. Mt.Gambier will meet at home Nunawading S. (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bendigo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: A.Robinson 20+4reb+4ast, K.Bar 17+4reb, O.Lachlan 16+7reb+1ast, M.Dylan 15+3reb+3ast, S.Lachlan 3+3reb+3ast, I.Murphy 2+4reb+2ast
Mt.Gambier: N.Marshall 24+5reb+1ast, A.Shelley 22+1reb+3ast, A.Akech 14+15reb+3ast, T.Robinson 14+4reb, C.Peevy 12+4reb+2ast, D.Wit Kane 2+5reb+2ast

Kilsyth C. - Geelong S. 83-69

There was a minor upset when 16th ranked Geelong Supercats (2-5) were defeated on the road by nineteenth ranked Kilsyth Cobras (2-6) 83-69 on Sunday. Kilsyth C. had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Timothy Lang (206-1985, college: Stetson) helped adding 8 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Geelong S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Kilsyth C. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with C.District L. and Casey. Geelong S. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with five 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:
Geelong S.: G.Blagojevic 16+12reb+4ast, D.Gatlin 15+6reb+3ast, L.Jones 12+5reb+2ast, H.Liam 10+2reb, M.Hicks 5+7reb+1ast, P.Jay 5+1reb
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 29+5reb+7ast, C.Jeffs 16+5reb+2ast, B.Davis 10+5reb, T.Lang 8+13reb+4ast, D.Riak 6+6reb+1ast, B.Ursich 4+5reb+1ast

Group West

Kalamunda ES - Geraldton B. 70-93

Everything went according to plan in Kalamunda where leader Buccaneers (7-0) outleveled 13th ranked Suns (1-7) 93-70 on Sunday. Geraldton B. outrebounded Kalamunda ES 50-31 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Geraldton B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for swingman Aaron Ralph (200-1989) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Nikolas DeSantis (-1998) helped adding 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side American forward Marek Nelson (201-1999, college: Nicholls St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import swingman Bryan Michaels (190-1996, college: Concordia, OR) scored 25 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Buccaneers. Geraldton B. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Maitland. Kalamunda ES lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with N.Adelaide R.. Geraldton B. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kalamunda ES will play against Perry Lakes H. (#7) in Floreat and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: M.Nelson 25+12reb, B.Michaels 25+2reb+1ast, E.Jack 6+3reb, R.Maxwell 5+3reb+1ast, L.Dyson 3+1reb+1ast, B.Dinardo 3+1reb+1ast
Geraldton B.: A.Ralph 26+5reb+3ast, N.DeSantis 21+5reb+5ast, R.Blanchett 17+6reb+3ast, J.Keyes 9+9reb+2ast, J.Braun 6+1reb, B.Elliot 5+3reb