NBL One Round 42 (Regular Season): Brisbane C. is defeated by SD Spartans in a derby game

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 6 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Brisbane: Brisbane Spartans (#5) and Brisbane Capitals (#4). Brisbane Spartans (9-6) won against visiting Brisbane Capitals (9-6) 83-78. SD Spartans forced 21 Brisbane C. turnovers. Strangely Brisbane C. outrebounded SD Spartans 50-36 including a 24-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Mason Honeyman (191-2006) scored 28 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Mitch Norton (184-1993) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Matt Johns (203-1999, college: Concordia-SP) with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Brisbane Spartans have a solid three-game winning streak. SD Spartans moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Brisbane C. SD Spartans will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brisbane C. will play at home against Gold Coast R. (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tigers (14-5) against eighth ranked Senators (11-9) on Friday night. Visiting Tigers were crushed by Senators in Perth 119-82. Guard Michael Harris (193-1999) notched 31 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and Todd Withers supported him with 31 points and 5 rebounds. Even 16 points by forward Thomas Gerovich (200-2004) did not help to save the game for Willetton T.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Senators have a solid four-game winning streak. Warwick S. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Knox R. Willetton T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Joondalup W.. Warwick S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Willetton T. will play at home against Joondalup W. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Wendouree. Third ranked host Ballarat Miners (14-6) defeated second-best Sabres (13-6) 99-85. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The best player for the winners was Tyler Rudolph who scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Tanner Krebs who recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds. Ballarat M. moved-up to second place, which they share with BA CoE. Sandringham S. at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. 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 42: Sydney C. destroyed Penrith on the opponent's court 102-71. Sutherland unfortunately lost to Norths B. in a home game 80-88. Cairns M. was rolled over Mackay on the road 75-129. SW Metro P. crushed USC Rip on its own court 100-81. Nunawading S. beat Ringwood in East Burwood 96-80. Eltham W. won against Waverley F. at home 94-89. Kilsyth C. was outscored by Frankston B. on the opponent's court 105-73. Hobart C. managed to beat Bendigo in a home game 99-88. Diamond V.E. was crushed by Keilor T. on the road 112-93. Mt.Gambier beat Knox R. on its own court 93-85. Cockburn C. won against Lakeside L. in Hamilton Hill 98-90.

Group East

Penrith P. - Sydney C. 71-102

Very expected game in Penrith where 16th ranked Panthers (1-17) were crushed by seventh ranked Sydney City Comets (11-7) 102-71 on Friday. Sydney C. forced 19 Penrith turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Naturalized British forward Obi Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) chipped in 19 points. Four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Atien Acuel who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds and guard Benjamin Kearins (190-1994) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sydney City Comets have an impressive six-game winning streak. Sydney C. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with East Perth E. and Inner WB. Penrith lost fourteenth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 17 games lost. Sydney C. will meet league's leader Canberra G. on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Penrith will play against Norths B. (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: A.Acuel 23+8reb+1ast, B.Kearins 16+7reb+3ast, C.Fetui-Fa'amoe 9+7reb, A.McCarthy 8+8reb+1ast, J.Fetui-Fa'amoe 6+1reb+1ast, B.Schwarzer 5+2reb+3ast
Sydney C.: B.Bayles 24+9reb+9ast, O.Kyei 19+4reb, A.Mundine 17+1reb, C.Adup 13, J.Crnogorac 5+4reb+1ast, M.Wacher 5+7reb+3ast

Sutherland S. - Norths B. 80-88

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (9-8) defeated on the road 11th ranked Sutherland Sharks (7-10) 88-80 on Friday. Norths B. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific, agency: Warren Sports International) who scored 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import swingman Lewis Holey (196-1994, college: St.Francis, IL) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Worthy is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999) who recorded 27 points, 6 assists and 6 steals and swingman Adrian Cabrera (-1995) added 14 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sutherland Sharks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Norths B. maintains ninth position with 9-8 record. Sutherland at the other side keeps the eleventh place with ten games lost. Norths B. will meet Penrith (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sutherland will play against the league's second-placed Maitland (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: L.Hutchison 27+4reb+6ast, A.Cabrera 14+4reb+2ast, G.Gerlach 11+3reb+6ast, B.Williams 10+5reb+1ast, K.Amir 9+9reb, A.Lake 7+9reb
Norths B.: M.Worthy 34+7reb+4ast, R.Moore 13+3reb+1ast, B.Rymer 13+4reb+4ast, L.Holey 10+13reb+1ast, C.Wilks 9+3reb+1ast, P.Badalassi 5+4reb+1ast

Group North

Mackay M. - Cairns M. 129-75

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Cairns Marlins (7-8) were rolled over on the road by first ranked Mackay Meteors (14-2) 129-75 on Friday. Mackay shot 61.1 percent from the field and made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Mackay forced 22 Cairns M. turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 64.0 percentage. Mackay looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Cairns M.'s players. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) chipped in 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). At the other side the best for losing team was guard Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) who recorded 25 points and forward Kian Dennis (197-2001) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mackay maintains first position with 14-2 record. Cairns M. at the other side keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mackay will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cairns M. will play against Rockhampton (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 25+2reb+1ast, K.Dennis 13+5reb+1ast, A.Mudronja 11+4reb+3ast, D.Crowe 6+2reb+1ast, J.Kunen 6+5reb, K.Stattmann 6+4reb+2ast
Mackay M.: T.Blanchfield 31+10reb+2ast, I.White 31+5reb+5ast, A.Doyle 11+6reb, C.Maran 9+2ast, E.Naar 9+4reb+11ast, L.Yates 8+4reb

SW Metro P. - USC Rip 100-81

Everything went according to plan in Runcorn where thirteenth ranked South West Metro Pirates (5-10) outscored 15th ranked Rip City (1-2) 100-81 on Friday. SW Metro P. forced 19 USC Rip turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Roman Siulepa (201-2006) who scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American Jeremy McLaughlin (203-1995, college: Catawba) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Five South West Metro Pirates players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) who recorded 17 points and point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SW Metro P. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. USC Rip at the other side keeps the fifteenth position with two games lost. SW Metro P. will meet higher ranked Logan T. (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. USC Rip will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: J.Robateau 17+4reb+1ast, K.McDowell-White 13+3reb+6ast, D.Dawam 10+6reb+1ast, D.Robateau 9+2reb+2ast, C.Urquhart 8+6reb, L.Switzer 7+7reb+1ast
SW Metro P.: K.Woodfall 23+2reb+2ast, B.Teys 21+3reb+4ast, R.Siulepa 18+9reb+4ast, J.McLaughlin 17+12reb+1ast, L.Patterson 15+5reb+9ast, T.Machando 2+1reb+1ast

SD Spartans - Brisbane C. 83-78

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Brisbane: Brisbane Spartans (#5) and Brisbane Capitals (#4). Brisbane Spartans (9-6) won against visiting Brisbane Capitals (9-6) 83-78. SD Spartans forced 21 Brisbane C. turnovers. Strangely Brisbane C. outrebounded SD Spartans 50-36 including a 24-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Mason Honeyman (191-2006) scored 28 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Mitch Norton (184-1993) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Matt Johns (203-1999, college: Concordia-SP) with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Brisbane Spartans have a solid three-game winning streak. SD Spartans moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Brisbane C. SD Spartans will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brisbane C. will play at home against Gold Coast R. (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: S.McDaniel 19+6reb+1ast, I.Tueta 14+1reb+6ast, M.Johns 12+11reb+4ast, G.Hadley 10+6reb+1ast, G.Papacostas 9+8reb, T.Soong 7+4reb+2ast
SD Spartans: M.Honeyman 28+5reb+1ast, M.Norton 15+6reb+5ast, M.Kerle 10+9reb, C.Shervill 10+5reb+2ast, J.Derksen 10+3reb, J.Bairstow 5+6reb+5ast

Group South

Ringwood H. - Nunawading S. 80-96

There was no surprise in Heathmont where 16th ranked Ringwood Hawks (6-15) were defeated by twelfth ranked Spectres (10-10) 96-80 on Wednesday. Nunawading S. outrebounded Ringwood 44-26 including 32 on the defensive glass. Nunawading S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Jack Gandolfo (-1998) who scored 30 points and 4 assists. American guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Spectres players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Harry Sealey who recorded 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Braelen Bridges (210-1999, college: Georgia) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Ringwood Hawks' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Nunawading S. moved-up to eleventh place. Ringwood lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: H.Sealey 31+5reb+4ast, B.Bridges 16+6reb+4ast, N.Nai 14+2reb, J.Lawton 9+3reb+3ast, B.Rough 5+3reb, D.Pereira 3+2reb
Nunawading S.: J.Gandolfo 30+4reb+4ast, T.Hankerson 17+6reb+11ast, N.Tata 13+5reb+1ast, J.Johnson 13+11reb+3ast, C.D'Angelo 9+2reb+2ast, J.Geer 5+3reb+4ast

Eltham W. - Waverley F. 94-89

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Eltham Wildcats (11-8) won against at home higher ranked Waverley Falcons (11-8) 94-89 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was guard Owen Foxwell (188-2003) who scored 38 points (!!!) and 4 assists. The former international guard Angus Glover (192-1998) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) who recorded 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Mason Forbes (206, college: SMC) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Four Waverley F. players scored in double figures. Eltham Wildcats have a solid three-game winning streak. Eltham W. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Waverley F. and Goldfields G. Eltham W. will meet Kilsyth C. (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Waverley F. will play against Frankston B. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: M.Meunier 25+7reb+5ast, D.Kernich-Drew 14+2reb+1ast, M.Forbes 11+8reb+5ast, M.McCarthy 11+6reb+2ast, M.Harper 8+4reb+1ast, M.Howard 8+3reb+3ast
Eltham W.: O.Foxwell 38+4reb+4ast, S.Short 18+5reb+4ast, A.Glover 17+11reb+5ast, J.Sykes 9+14reb+1ast, S.Whelan 6+2reb+1ast, Z.Cunningham 4+2reb+1ast

Frankston B. - Kilsyth C. 105-73

Very expected game in Seaford where 18th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (5-14) were crushed by fifth ranked Frankston Blues (12-7) 105-73 on Thursday. Frankston B. dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Kilsyth Cobras's 28. Frankston B. outrebounded Kilsyth C. 34-18 including 26 on the defensive glass. Frankston B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Lucas Barker (183-1993, college: Indianapolis) chipped in 12 points, 9 assists and 5 steals. Five Frankston Blues players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) who recorded 15 points and 5 assists and guard Mitchell Dielemans (-1998) added 13 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Frankston Blues have an impressive five-game winning streak. Frankston B. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Kilsyth C. at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with SW Slammers and Diamond V.E.. Frankston B. will meet Waverley F. (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Kilsyth C. will play against Eltham W. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 15+3reb+5ast, M.Dielemans 13+2ast, C.Jeffs 11+2ast, B.Davis 8+1reb, J.Duach 8+3reb, D.Riak 7+5reb+1ast
Frankston B.: D.Trist 19+10reb+3ast, L.Barker 18+1reb, B.Newley 13+1reb, C.Hastings 13+1reb+3ast, L.Barker 12+4reb+9ast, S.Chaffee 10+10reb+1ast

Ballarat M. - Sandringham S. 99-85

The game between Top Four teams took place in Wendouree. Third ranked host Ballarat Miners (14-6) defeated second-best Sabres (13-6) 99-85. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Ballarat M. had a 40-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) who scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized Sudanese power forward Majok Majok (210-1992, college: Ball St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) who recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds and guard Campbell Blogg (194-2003) added 18 points respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ballarat M. moved-up to second place, which they share with BA CoE. Sandringham S. at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: T.Krebs 22+7reb+1ast, C.Blogg 18+4reb+3ast, J.Foxwell 15+4reb+6ast, T.Koppens 13+7reb+2ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 10+3reb+1ast, N.Dillon 4+5reb
Ballarat M.: T.Rudolph 26+7reb+4ast, M.Majok 21+12reb+1ast, N.Stoddart 16+3reb+2ast, Z.Dunmore 15+5reb+1ast, L.Rosendale 13+7reb+5ast, M.Cody 4+1reb+5ast

Hobart C. - Bendigo B. 99-88

Very predictable result in Hobart where ninth ranked Chargers (12-8) defeated 14th ranked Bendigo Braves (7-13) 99-88 on Friday. Hobart C. made 30-of-39 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game, while Bendigo only scored seven points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State, agency: Worldwide SM) chipped in 31 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) who recorded 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Mitchell Clarke (186-1999) added 25 points and 5 assists respectively. 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. Chargers have a solid three-game winning streak. Hobart C. moved-up to seventh place. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. Hobart C. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bendigo will play against NW Tasmania (#13) in Ulverstone and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: M.Clarke 25+3reb+5ast, R.Mackenzie 25+5reb+4ast, A.Robinson 16+6reb+1ast, B.Smythe 12+3reb+1ast, I.Murphy 6+3reb+1ast, L.O'Brien 4+2reb
Hobart C.: T.Brown 31+5ast, J.Richards 28+11reb+6ast, V.Daniels 17+3reb, O.Angerstein 10+17reb, J.Chilcott 7+2ast, A.Stewart 3

Keilor T. - Diamond V.E. 112-93

Not a big story in a game in Melbourne where 17th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (5-14) were rolled over by seventh ranked Thunder (12-7) 112-93 on Friday. The best player for the winners was forward Jayce Beasley (198, college: Raritan Valley) who scored 31 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Daniel Poelsma (202-2004) chipped in 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized Sudanese Ngor Manyang (201-1993) added 18 points respectively. Five Keilor T. and four Diamond V.E. players scored in double figures. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Keilor T. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Diamond V.E. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with SW Slammers and Kilsyth C.. Keilor T. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diamond V.E. will play against Casey (#19) in Cranbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: J.Perry 23+13reb+1ast, N.Manyang 18+4reb+1ast, B.Symons 15+6reb, R.Bowkett 10+4reb+2ast, M.Reynolds 8+3ast, J.Mackenzie 8+4reb+1ast
Keilor T.: J.Beasley 31+8reb+1ast, D.Poelsma 28+5reb+4ast, R.Philippe 18+5reb+7ast, T.Lakes 11+6reb, N.Banon 10+10reb+3ast, C.Kirkman 5+2reb+1ast

Mt.Gambier - Knox R. 93-85

Everything went according to plan in Mt Gambier where first ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (16-4) beat 8th ranked Knox Raiders (11-9) 93-85 on Friday. The best player for the winners was forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Dylan Marshall (188-2003) chipped in 20 points. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Austin Rapp (206-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and forward Kyle Bowen (203-2000, college: SMC) added 13 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Mount Gambier Pioneers have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Mt.Gambier maintains first position with 16-4 record. Loser Knox Raiders dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Warwick S.. Mt.Gambier will meet at home Melbourne T. (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Knox R. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: A.Rapp 33+12reb+1ast, K.Feagin 15+1reb+10ast, K.Bowen 13+14reb+1ast, M.Machar 8+1ast, J.Foy 6+2reb, A.Rissetto 5+1reb
Mt.Gambier: A.Aliir 30+10reb+2ast, D.Marshall 20+3reb+3ast, T.Robinson 16+6reb+1ast, A.Shelley 12+3reb+2ast, C.Peevy 8+9reb+2ast, K.De Wit 7+4reb+5ast

Group West

Lakeside L. - Cockburn C. 90-98

There was a minor upset in North Lake where 11th ranked Lightning (5-13) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Cougars (5-15) 98-90 on Friday. Cockburn C. forced 19 Lakeside L. turnovers. Strangely Lakeside L. outrebounded Cockburn C. 43-24 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cockburn C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Kyle Armour (183-1989, college: Augusta) chipped in 18 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Marshawn Blackmon (196-1997, college: Newman) who recorded a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and forward Max Richards (201-2000, college: USU Eastern) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively. 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. Cockburn C. maintains thirteenth position with 5-15 record. Lakeside L. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 13 games lost. Cockburn C. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lakeside L. will play against Perth R. (#14) in Northbridge and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: M.Blackmon 33+12reb+2ast, M.Richards 18+10reb+2ast, M.Adewunmi 13+5reb+7ast, D.Jackson 11+4reb+1ast, T.Hollick 9+3ast, T.Parkinson 2+7reb+1ast
Cockburn C.: R.Vague 26+6reb+3ast, G.Field 22+1reb+6ast, K.Armour 18+3reb+8ast, A.Crowe 10+3reb+1ast, C.Dimmock 8+3reb, R.Eves 5+2reb

Warwick S. - Willetton T. 119-82

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tigers (14-5) against eighth ranked Senators (11-9) on Friday night. Visiting Tigers were crushed by Senators in Perth 119-82. Warwick S. outrebounded Willetton T. 42-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Warwick S. players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Guard Michael Harris (193-1999) notched 31 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and American forward Todd Withers (202-1996, college: Queens, NC) supported him with 31 points and 5 rebounds. Even 16 points by forward Thomas Gerovich (200-2004) did not help to save the game for Willetton T.. Guard Andrew Black (190-1993) added 14 points. 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. Senators have a solid four-game winning streak. Warwick S. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Knox R. Willetton T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Joondalup W.. Warwick S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Willetton T. will play at home against Joondalup W. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: T.Gerovich 16+4reb+3ast, A.Black 14+3reb+3ast, T.Fee 12+3reb+3ast, D.Scott 12+4reb+1ast, R.Williams 7+3reb+2ast, M.Nelson 7+3reb+8ast
Warwick S.: M.Harris 31+3reb+6ast, T.Withers 31+5reb+2ast, G.Pearl 18+7reb+3ast, B.England 13+1reb+1ast, J.Thwaites 7+2reb+2ast, K.Berry 6+3reb+2ast