NBL One Round 7 of Regular Season

The round was exceptionally exciting as nine games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

NBL One round 7 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader Canberra B. (6-2) against fourth ranked Mustangs (5-3) 86-72 was the most important game of the last round. Maitland dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Canberra B.'s 28. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Christian Little (188-1998, college: Regis Univ.) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Daniel Millburn (-1998) contributed with 24 points for the winners. Forward William Mayfield (-2000) answered with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds for Canberra B.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maitland moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Canberra B. at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Frankston B.. They were replaced at the leadership position by BA CoE. Canberra B. will play next round against strong Illawarra H. 2 trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Maitland will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Manly Warr. in Narrabeen.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Meteors as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Meteors edged leader Townsville Heat in Mackay 102-100. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Townsville Heat. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a great evening for the former international swingman Makuach Maluach (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points. Cameron Goldfinch helped adding 21 points and 8 rebounds. Meteors' coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Townsville H. at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Cairns M.. Townsville H. will play next round against Brisbane C. trying to get back on the winning streak. Mackay will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Northside W. at Taigum.
Leading Canberra B. (6-2) recorded its second loss in Broadmeadow on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by thirteenth ranked Falcons (3-5) 75-69. It was an exceptional evening for Myles Cherry who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. William Mayfield came up with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Canberra B. in the defeat. Canberra B.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Newcastle F. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Canberra B. dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Frankston B.. Newcastle F. will meet HKBA Spiders (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Canberra B. will play against Illawarra H. 2 (#4) in Wollongong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Hills H. beat Inner WB on the road 76-67. N.Adelaide R. won against Eastern M. on its own court 92-77. Forestville E. managed to outperform S.Adelaide P. in Goodwood 96-83. W.Adelaide B. was rolled over Sturt S. at home 88-114. Southern T. was crushed by Woodville W. on the opponent's court 94-69. Norwood F. was beaten by C.District L. in a home game 77-87. Manly Warr. lost to Sydney C. on the road 65-80. Norths B. managed to outperform Penrith on its own court 97-86. BA CoE managed to beat Hills H. in Canberra 68-58. Bankstown B. crushed Albury W.B. at home 107-87. Inner WB was beaten by Cent.Coast C. on the opponent's court 97-81. HKBA Spiders destroyed Illawarra H. 2 in a home game 100-69. Newcastle F. was outscored by Sutherland on the road 103-74. Hills H. managed to beat Albury W.B. on its own court 91-82. Illawarra H. 2 defeated Penrith in Wollongong 86-81. Inner WB was beaten by BA CoE at home 73-83. Cent.Coast C. won against Maitland on the opponent's court 91-83. Gold Coast R. unfortunately lost to Cairns M. in a home game 99-101. Townsville H. rolled over Rockhampton on the road 89-67. Ipswich F. defeated SC Phoenix on its own court 76-73. Northside W. was beaten by SW Metro P. in Runcorn 101-93. Logan T. lost to Cairns M. at home 85-89. Brisbane C. managed to outperform SD Spartans on the opponent's court 89-83. Hobart C. recorded a loss to Nunawading S. in a home game 87-88. Eltham W. was crushed by Kilsyth C. on the road 104-75. Ballarat M. was smashed by Melbourne T. on its own court 78-103. Mt.Gambier won against Casey in Mt Gambier 93-91. Geelong U. managed to outperform Dandenong R. at home 88-76. Waverley F. managed to beat Sandringham S. on the opponent's court 104-103. NW Tasmania was defeated by Nunawading S. in a home game 71-84. Ringwood was beaten by Bendigo on the road 101-100. Knox R. won against Keilor T. on its own court 75-69. Diamond V.E. unfortunately lost to Ballarat M. in Wendouree 94-104. Waverley F. recorded a loss to Casey at home 90-95. Frankston B. crushed Melbourne T. on the opponent's court 89-69. Perry Lakes H. lost to undefeated Warwick S. in a home game 77-81. Willetton T. won against Joondalup W. on the road 105-101. Geraldton B. unfortunately lost to East Perth E. on its own court 89-92. Joondalup W. managed to beat SW Slammers in a road game 97-94. Willetton T. crushed Lakeside L. at home 107-73. Perth R. was smashed by Rockingham F. on the opponent's court 102-78. Goldfields G. lost to Mandurah in a home game 103-112. Cockburn unfortunately lost to Kalamunda ES on the road 79-82.
The most impressive performance of 7th round was 12 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists by Mirko Djeric of Inner WB.



Inner WB - Hills H. 67-76

Everything could happen in Inner West at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Hornets and 11th ranked Bulls had identical 3-4 record. But Bulls were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Baulkham Hills 76-67 on Tuesday night. Hills H. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls's 32. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hills H. made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American Zachery Hudson (203-1997, college: CBC) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Liam Moss (-1998) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Hornets players scored in double figures. Guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) came up with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and American forward Dalen Ridgnal (201-2001, college: Wichita St.) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Inner WB in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hills H. (4-4) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Inner WB lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Hills H. will meet Bankstown B. (#7) in the next round. Inner WB will play against Penrith and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: Z.Hudson 17+9reb+2ast, L.Moss 15+6reb+2ast, S.Orsini 14+1reb+3ast, M.Payne 11+4reb, J.Patmore 6+3reb+1ast, P.Momoisea 6+4reb+4ast
Inner WB: M.Clark 17+2reb+2ast, M.Djeric 12+7reb+8ast, D.Ridgnal 11+10reb+3ast, T.Tolovae 9+10reb+3ast, R.Cao 7+4reb+1ast, N.Timonera 4+1reb

Group central

N.Adelaide R. - Eastern M. 92-77

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Eastern Mavericks (3-5) lost to tenth ranked Rockets (2-6) in Greenacres 77-92 on Saturday. N.Adelaide R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists. Forward Koop McCalop (-1994) accounted for 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Rockets' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward BJ Symons (-1998, agency: Warren Sports International) came up with 26 points and 8 rebounds and guard Owen Raneberg (-2003) added 18 points respectively for Eastern M. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. N.Adelaide R. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Norwood F. and Lakeside L. Eastern M. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with five 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:
N.Adelaide R.: B.Johnson 22+4reb+10ast, K.McCalop 21+11reb+2ast, J.Dyer 17+5reb+5ast, M.Machar 15+3reb+1ast, T.Dowdell 8+10reb+3ast, P.Dopud 7+5reb+1ast
Eastern M.: B.Symons 26+8reb+1ast, O.Raneberg 18+4reb+2ast, F.Webb 14+4ast, D.Jackson 12+2reb+2ast, L.Hunter 4+7reb, J.Bowden 2+2reb+2ast

S.Adelaide P. - Forestville E. 83-96

Rather predictable result when first ranked Forestville Eagles (7-1) won against 3rd placed South Adelaide Panthers (5-3) in Park Holme 96-83 on Saturday. Forestville E. shot 24 for 34 from the free-throw line, while S.Adelaide P. only scored eight points from the stripe. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 20 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. The former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) accounted for 22 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Four Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. American forward Chris Brandon (203, college: NKU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and forward Lloyd McVeigh (198-2003, college: Buffalo) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for S.Adelaide P. in the defeat. South Adelaide Panthers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Forestville Eagles have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Forestville E. maintains first place with 7-1 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser South Adelaide Panthers keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: A.Starling 29+20reb+4ast, D.Johnson 22+10reb+8ast, F.Ipassou 17+8reb, G.Mays 16+6reb, A.Doyle 8+1reb+3ast, I.Jurecky 4
S.Adelaide P.: L.McVeigh 18+3reb+4ast, C.Brandon 15+11reb+1ast, K.Warner 13+7reb+5ast, J.Smith 9+2reb+1ast, T.Kubank 8+2reb+3ast, C.Scott 7+1reb+4ast

W.Adelaide B. - Sturt S. 88-114

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Bearcats (3-5) were outscored by ninth ranked Sturt Sabres (3-5) in Woodville 114-88 on Saturday. Sturt S. outrebounded W.Adelaide B. 43-24 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sturt S. shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) who led the winners and scored 43 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Samuel Daly (193-1995, college: Chaminade) accounted for 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Five Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. Naturalized New Zealand guard Keanu Rasmussen (188-2003, college: CBU) came up with 31 points and 4 assists and American center Jacob Tryon (211-1998, college: Samford) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for W.Adelaide B. in the defeat. 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 S. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated W.Adelaide B.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: S.Black 43+8reb+4ast, S.Daly 16+6reb+6ast, B.Griscti 15+4reb+2ast, J.Forbes 13+6reb+4ast, J.Smith 12+7reb+1ast, J.Turnbull 9+2ast
W.Adelaide B.: K.Rasmussen 31+2reb+4ast, J.Tryon 20+5reb+3ast, L.Mayen 17+5reb+3ast, S.Stock 8+4reb+4ast, J.Spear 6+1reb+1ast, A.Dau 4+4reb+2ast

Woodville W. - Southern T. 94-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Woodville Warriors' (5-3) home victory over 5th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (3-5) in Flinders Park 94-69 on Saturday. Woodville W. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Noarlunga City Southern Tigers's 40. Woodville W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Woodville W. made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Mali-French Tim Troussel (203-1995, college: Newman) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds. Center Steven Parfitt (-2002) accounted for 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Four Woodville Warriors players scored in double figures. American forward Jarvis Doles (203-1998, college: UMBC, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and guard Sunday Bol (-2000) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Southern T. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Woodville W. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Southern T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with five 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:
Woodville W.: T.Troussel 26+8reb+2ast, S.Parfitt 21+9reb+1ast, B.Sloan 16+6reb+3ast, U.Dibiamaka 12+5reb+4ast, R.Meldrum 8+1reb+2ast, N.Wurm 7+2reb+3ast
Southern T.: S.Bol 19+5reb+3ast, J.Doles 17+12reb+1ast, H.Morris 15+5reb+1ast, A.Perry 5+1reb, J.Summers 5+5reb+3ast, J.Molnar 2+2reb

Norwood F. - C.District L. 77-87

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Norwood Flames (2-6) lost to second ranked Central District Lions (7-1) in Marden 77-87 on Sunday. C.District L. made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Kevin Baker (205-1998, college: LC State, agency: Starting 5) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) accounted for 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Guard Riley Harrap (-2000) came up with 28 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Cooper Osborne (183-2004) added 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for Norwood F. in the defeat. Central District Lions have a solid series of three victories in a row. C.District L. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Norwood Flames keeps the ninth place with six games lost. They share the position with N.Adelaide R. and Lakeside L.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: K.Sapwell 19+8reb+4ast, K.Baker 19+12reb+1ast, E.Abogidi 14+5reb+1ast, J.Stanwix 8+4reb+3ast, S.Gaze 7+2reb+1ast, C.Jewell 6+5reb+1ast
Norwood F.: R.Harrap 28+6reb+3ast, C.Osborne 16+7reb+4ast, L.Bleechmore 7+5reb+1ast, A.Janssan 6+7reb+2ast, A.Green 6+2reb+3ast, T.Goodall 6+2reb

Group east

Sydney C. - Manly Warr. 80-65

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Sydney City Comets (5-3) beat 9th ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (3-4) in Alexandria 80-65 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii, agency: Sport Avenir) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized British forward Obi Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) accounted for 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. New Zealand point guard Mason Bragg (182-1993) came up with 21 points and 7 rebounds and American swingman Preston Purifoy (196-1992, college: UAB, agency: Players Group) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Manly Warr. in the defeat. Sydney C. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Manly Warringah Sea Eagles dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Perry Lakes H.. Sydney C. will meet league's second-placed Sutherland on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Manly Warr. will play against the league's second-placed Sutherland (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: B.Bayles 26+10reb+7ast, O.Kyei 17+9reb+4ast, A.Mundine 14+3reb+1ast, C.Adup 9+3reb, J.Smith 8+3reb+1ast, E.Marten-Cooney 4+11reb+1ast
Manly Warr.: M.Bragg 21+7reb+3ast, P.Purifoy 16+6reb+3ast, M.Nesterov 11+2reb, I.Lee 7+1ast, J.Munro 6+3reb, E.Uadiale 2+6reb+1ast

Norths B. - Penrith P. 97-86

Rather expected game when 14th ranked Panthers (2-7) lost to eleventh ranked Norths Bears (4-4) in Crows Nest 86-97 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Hunter Goodrick (201-2000, college: CBU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. American guard Austin Patterson (190-2002, college: Montana) accounted for 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Swingman Jonah Pares (192-2003) came up with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and guard Benjamin Kearins (190-1994) added 15 points and 7 assists respectively for Penrith in the defeat. Four Norths B. and five Penrith players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Norths B. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Penrith lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Sandringham S.. Norths B. will meet at home league's leader BA CoE in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Penrith will play against Inner WB (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: H.Goodrick 24+12reb+2ast, A.Patterson 22+5reb+3ast, R.Moore 11+3reb+1ast, M.Wacher 10+3reb+3ast, I.Mitchell 10+5reb+3ast, M.Yoong 9+1reb+1ast
Penrith P.: B.Kearins 15+4reb+7ast, J.Pares 14+8reb+6ast, O.Amajoyi 13+2reb+2ast, Z.Evans 11+11reb, A.Lulka 10+2reb+2ast, M.Jongkuch 8+1ast

Hills H. - BA CoE 58-68

Very predictable result when third ranked Excellence (7-1) won against 10th ranked Hornets (4-4) in Baulkham Hills 68-58 on Saturday. BA CoE dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Hornets's 22. BA CoE outrebounded Hills H. 44-32 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for forward Ajak Nyuon (209-2007) who led the winners and scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Roor Akhuar (200-2007) accounted for 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Meekness Payne (201-1999, college: CSU-Pueblo) came up with 12 points and the other American import Zachery Hudson (203-1997, college: CBC) added 9 points respectively for Hills H. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Excellence have an impressive series of five victories in a row. BA CoE keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Hornets dropped to the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. BA CoE will meet at home Bankstown B. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Hills H. will play against Bankstown B. in Condell Park and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: L.Fennell 14+1ast, R.Akhuar 10+7reb, A.Nyuon 8+9reb, S.Emenalo 7+3reb+1ast, M.Kuany 6+9reb+1ast, C.Brogan 6+4reb+5ast
Hills H.: M.Payne 12+4reb+1ast, J.Foy 11+2reb+1ast, Z.Hudson 9+3reb+2ast, L.Moss 9+4reb+1ast, S.Orsini 6+7reb, P.Momoisea 5+2reb+3ast

Bankstown B. - Albury W.B. 107-87

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Bandits (1-7) were outscored by tenth ranked Bruins (4-4) in Condell Park 107-87 on Saturday. Bankstown B. outrebounded Albury W.B. 51-39 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bankstown B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds. The former international point guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) accounted for 22 points and 11 assists for the winning side. Four Bruins players scored in double figures. Bruins' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Ahren Freeman (201, college: UTRGV, agency: Inception Sports) came up with 39 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and forward Matthew Gray (203-1999) added 13 points and 17 rebounds respectively for Albury W.B. in the defeat. Bankstown B. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Albury W.B. lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Dandenong R.. Bankstown B. will meet league's leader BA CoE in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Albury W.B. will play against Cent.Coast C. (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: J.Galloway 37+13reb+3ast, J.Cadee 22+4reb+11ast, A.Wolford 12+1reb+3ast, D.Keyes 12+9reb+2ast, G.Majak 9+5reb, J.Edwards 5+4reb+1ast
Albury W.B.: A.Freeman 39+9reb+2ast, M.Gray 13+17reb+2ast, I.Allen 9+2reb+3ast, M.La Spina 7+4reb, F.Wineera-Mulvihill 6+3reb, S.Lafaele 5+3reb+1ast

Cent.Coast C. - Inner WB 97-81

Everything could happen in Terrigal at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Crusaders and 11th ranked Bulls had identical 3-4 record. This time Crusaders used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Inner West 97-81 on Saturday night. Cent.Coast C. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls's 22. Cent.Coast C. outrebounded Inner WB 47-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Garric Young who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Lino Manhom (213-1998, college: UTPB) accounted for 16 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side. Four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) came up with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and Maxwell Clark added 22 points respectively for Inner WB in the defeat. Bulls' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Cent.Coast C. (4-4) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Inner WB lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Cent.Coast C. will meet Albury W.B. (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Inner WB will play against Penrith (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: I.Washington 23+3reb+1ast, G.Young 20+14reb, L.Manhom 16+15reb+1ast, S.Kuol 11+2reb, T.Akamarmoi 10+4reb+3ast, K.Amir 9+3reb+2ast
Inner WB: M.Clark 22+2reb+3ast, M.Djeric 16+5reb+9ast, D.Ridgnal 11+8reb+3ast, K.Brefo 8+3reb, A.Swanson 6+1reb, T.Tolovae 5+2reb

HKBA Spiders - Illawarra H. 2 100-69

There was an upset when higher ranked Hawks (5-3) were outleveled by sixteenth ranked Spiders (1-6) in Hornsby 100-69 on Saturday. HKBA Spiders made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Mohamed Kone (188, college: Bemidji St.) who led the winners and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Daniel Titus (203-2000, college: Coppin St.) accounted for 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Five Spiders players scored in double figures. Point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) came up with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and forward Bradley Ballinger (194-2006) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Illawarra H. 2 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spiders left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Cockburn. Loser Hawks dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. HKBA Spiders will meet at home Newcastle F. (#13) in the next round. Illawarra H. 2 will play against Canberra B. (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
HKBA Spiders: A.Douglas 25+1reb+1ast, M.Kone 17+8reb+8ast, D.Titus 17+10reb+4ast, S.Hall 15+6reb+2ast, A.Redhead 13+7reb+3ast, B.Ansuh-Yeboah 5+1reb+1ast
Illawarra H. 2: K.McDowell-White 14+7reb+7ast, B.Ballinger 11+7reb+1ast, C.Maran 10+4reb, D.Bruton 9+4reb+3ast, M.Mims 9+6reb+1ast, L.Dent 7+2reb+4ast

Maitland M. - Canberra B. 86-72

NBL One round 7 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader Canberra B. (6-2) against fourth ranked Mustangs (5-3) 86-72 was the most important game of the last round. Maitland dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Canberra B.'s 28. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Christian Little (188-1998, college: Regis Univ.) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Daniel Millburn (-1998) contributed with 24 points for the winners. Four Mustangs players scored in double figures. Forward William Mayfield (-2000) answered with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds and center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Canberra B.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maitland moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Canberra B. at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Frankston B.. They were replaced at the leadership position by BA CoE. Canberra B. will play next round against strong Illawarra H. 2 trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Maitland will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Manly Warr. in Narrabeen.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 24+4reb+1ast, C.Little 16+9reb+4ast, M.Worthy 14+2reb+4ast, J.Hunter 12+7reb, J.Cole 9+4reb+2ast, J.Beavis 5+1reb
Canberra B.: W.Mayfield 30+15reb+2ast, G.Morison 10+5reb+1ast, J.Toohey 6+3reb+1ast, B.Bruton 6, L.Smith 6+6reb, W.Rice 5+4reb

Sutherland S. - Newcastle F. 103-74

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Sharks (6-1) crushed 13th ranked Falcons (3-5) in Sutherland 103-74 on Saturday. Sutherland dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons's 26 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Sutherland looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized South Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) who led the winners and scored 40 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Naturalized British center Jason Spurgin (211-2001, college: BGSU) accounted for 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Sharks players scored in double figures. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) came up with 9 points and 11 rebounds and forward Matur Maluach (196-2000, college: UNB) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Newcastle F. in the defeat. Sutherland moved-up to second place. Loser Falcons dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Sutherland will meet Manly Warr. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Newcastle F. will play against HKBA Spiders (#15) in Hornsby and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: K.Noi 40+5reb+2ast, J.Spurgin 21+11reb+6ast, C.Woodbridge 14+3reb+2ast, L.Hutchison 11+5reb+8ast, G.Gerlach 8+9reb+1ast, J.Paravinja 4+5reb+1ast
Newcastle F.: M.Maluach 16+5reb+1ast, E.Stephens 12+1reb+1ast, A.Clinton 10+2reb+1ast, K.Shannon 10+3reb+2ast, M.Cherry 9+5reb+4ast, R.Beisty 9+11reb+3ast

Hills H. - Albury W.B. 91-82

Very expected game when 15th ranked Bandits (1-7) lost to tenth ranked Hornets (4-4) in Baulkham Hills 82-91 on Sunday. Hills H. outrebounded Albury W.B. 47-30 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hills H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Meekness Payne (201-1999, college: CSU-Pueblo) who led the winners and scored 21 points. Guard Saxon Orsini (184-2004) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Worth to mention Payne played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Hornets' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Matthew Gray (203-1999) came up with 26 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Ahren Freeman (201, college: UTRGV, agency: Inception Sports) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Albury W.B. in the defeat. Hills H. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Albury W.B. lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Dandenong R.. Hills H. will meet Bankstown B. (#7) in the next round. Albury W.B. will play against Cent.Coast C. (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: M.Payne 21+3reb+1ast, L.Moss 15+2reb+3ast, S.Orsini 15+8reb+1ast, Z.Hudson 8+6reb+4ast, M.Fidel 8+1reb+2ast, M.Smith 7+3reb+1ast
Albury W.B.: M.Gray 26+5reb, A.Freeman 17+9reb+2ast, F.Wineera-Mulvihill 14+6reb+6ast, M.La Spina 7+1reb, L.Brady 6+1reb, I.Allen 5+1reb+5ast

Penrith P. - Illawarra H. 2 81-86

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Hawks (5-3) won against 14th ranked Panthers (2-7) in Penrith 86-81 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) who led the winners and scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) accounted for 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Center Makur Jongkuch (206-1999, college: Three Rivers) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds and forward Zeke Evans (204-2003) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Penrith in the defeat. Five Illawarra H. 2 and four Penrith players scored in double figures. Panthers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Illawarra H. 2 moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Penrith lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Sandringham S.. Illawarra H. 2 will meet at home Canberra B. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Penrith will play against Inner WB (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: L.Dent 21+7reb+5ast, K.McDowell-White 19+9reb+4ast, M.Mims 17+5reb+2ast, B.Ballinger 14+2reb+1ast, C.Maran 13+8reb+1ast, D.Bruton 2+1reb
Penrith P.: M.Jongkuch 21+6reb+3ast, Z.Evans 15+10reb, B.Schwarzer 15+2reb, O.Amajoyi 12+7reb+1ast, A.Lulka 5+7reb+2ast, B.Kearins 4+3reb+8ast

Inner WB - BA CoE 73-83

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Bulls (3-5) lost to third ranked Excellence (7-1) in Inner West 73-83 on Sunday. BA CoE dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls's 20. BA CoE outrebounded Inner WB 44-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for British guard Sebastien Emenalo (198-2006) who led the winners and scored 22 points. Forward Ajak Nyuon (209-2007) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Forward Ramon Cao (202-1997, college: Florida Coll.) came up with 23 points and American forward Dalen Ridgnal (201-2001, college: Wichita St.) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Inner WB in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Excellence have an impressive series of five victories in a row. BA CoE keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Inner WB lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. BA CoE will meet at home Bankstown B. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Inner WB will play against Penrith and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: S.Emenalo 22+3reb, L.Fennell 17+4reb+1ast, A.Nyuon 14+8reb, A.Dickeson 6+2reb+4ast, J.Mach 6+6reb, R.Akhuar 5+5reb+1ast
Inner WB: R.Cao 23+4reb, D.Ridgnal 19+6reb+1ast, M.Clark 15+3reb+5ast, M.Djeric 5+4reb+10ast, A.Swanson 3, N.Timonera 3+3reb+2ast

Maitland M. - Cent.Coast C. 83-91

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Crusaders (4-4) defeated 4th placed Mustangs (5-3) in Maitland 91-83 on Sunday. Cent.Coast C. had a 37-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cent.Coast C. made 9 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Garric Young who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Lino Manhom (213-1998, college: UTPB) accounted for 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winning side. Forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Christian Little (188-1998, college: Regis Univ.) added 16 points respectively for Maitland in the defeat. Four Cent.Coast C. and five Maitland players scored in double figures. Mustangs' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cent.Coast C. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Mustangs dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Cent.Coast C. will meet Albury W.B. (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Maitland will play against Manly Warr. (#11) in Narrabeen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: K.Amir 25+5reb+1ast, G.Young 17+12reb+4ast, I.Washington 17+6reb+2ast, L.Manhom 16+13reb+3ast, T.Akamarmoi 5+3reb+3ast, S.Kuol 5+1ast
Maitland M.: B.Parsons 19+7reb+2ast, C.Little 16+3reb+2ast, D.Millburn 11+4reb+3ast, J.Cole 11+6reb+3ast, M.Worthy 10+1reb+2ast, J.Hunter 7+3reb+1ast

Newcastle F. - Canberra B. 75-69

Leading Canberra B. (6-2) recorded its second loss in Broadmeadow on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by thirteenth ranked Falcons (3-5) 75-69. Newcastle F. had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) accounted for 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. Four Falcons players scored in double figures. Forward William Mayfield (-2000) came up with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) added 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for Canberra B. in the defeat. Canberra B.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Newcastle F. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Canberra B. dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Frankston B.. Newcastle F. will meet HKBA Spiders (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Canberra B. will play against Illawarra H. 2 (#4) in Wollongong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: M.Cherry 21+15reb+2ast, K.Shannon 15+4reb, R.Beisty 14+14reb+3ast, E.Stephens 12+2reb+2ast, M.Maluach 6+1reb, A.Clinton 3+1reb+2ast
Canberra B.: G.Morison 22+7reb+2ast, W.Mayfield 20+7reb+5ast, J.Toohey 13+10reb+2ast, D.Emelifeonwu 7+7reb+4ast, L.Smith 7+4reb+2ast, Z.McDermott 0+1reb+1ast

Group north

Gold Coast R. - Cairns M. 99-101

There was an upset when leader Rollers (1-1) were edged by sixth ranked Marlins (2-1) in Gold Coast 101-99 on Friday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Cairns M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Alex Higgins-Titsha (201-2000) accounted for 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Marlins players scored in double figures. Forward Jensen Bradtke (208, college: Montana) came up with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds and guard Boston Mazlin (189-2002) added 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) respectively for Gold Coast R. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cairns M. moved-up to second place, which they share with Townsville H. Loser Rollers dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Cairns M. will meet at home Brisbane C. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gold Coast R. will play against Logan T. (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 28+7reb+5ast, A.Higgins-Titsha 24+7reb+3ast, M.Nuangki 22+3reb+1ast, J.Mitchell 12+10reb+8ast, K.Stattmann 8+3reb+4ast, K.Dennis 7+2reb+4ast
Gold Coast R.: J.Bradtke 39+14reb+1ast, B.Mazlin 33+5reb+6ast, N.Higgins 15+5reb+1ast, C.Smith IV 8+3reb+6ast, C.Urquhart 2, J.Foley 2+2reb+1ast

Rockhampton R. - Townsville H. 67-89

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Townsville Heat (2-1) crushed bottom-ranked Rockets (0-2) in Rockhampton 89-67 on Friday. They outrebounded Rockhampton 55-44 including 40 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. American-German Grant Teichmann (191-1996, college: C-N, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Point guard Isaac Ayoubi (178, college: WTAM) came up with 18 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and American forward Jalen Graham (206-2001, college: Arkansas) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Rockhampton in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Townsville H. went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Cairns M. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with two games lost. Townsville H. will meet at home Brisbane C. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rockhampton will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: G.Teichmann 19+3reb+2ast, K.Kuany 16+8reb+1ast, C.Kann 9+2reb+1ast, M.Rees 9+8reb+2ast, E.Betts 8+6reb+5ast, R.Peachey 8+3reb+2ast
Rockhampton R.: J.Graham 19+8reb, I.Ayoubi 18+2reb+7ast, J.Blanchard 8+11reb+3ast, K.Stephens 6+2reb+2ast, K.Tuakura 5+5reb, M.Majak 3+9reb+2ast

Ipswich F. - SC Phoenix 76-73

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Phoenix (1-1) was edged by tenth ranked Force (1-1) in Booval 76-73 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for center Ngor Nai (208-2000, college: Baton Rouge) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) accounted for 17 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Force players scored in double figures. Force's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Erik Kafritsas (195-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) added 23 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!) respectively for SC Phoenix in the defeat. Force left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Phoenix. Ipswich F. will meet at home SW Metro P. (#6) in the next round. SC Phoenix will play against the league's leader Mackay and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: L.Patterson 17+3reb+6ast, N.Nai 13+15reb, M.Small 11+9reb, J.Ralph 11+5reb+6ast, J.Gill 8+3reb, K.De Haan 7+1reb+1ast
SC Phoenix: E.Ross 23+3reb+1ast, E.Kafritsas 21+10reb+2ast, J.Robateau 11+4reb+4ast, D.Robateau 7+7reb+6ast, N.Kahler 6+11reb+1ast, D.Ross-Paiwan 5+2reb

SW Metro P. - Northside W. 101-93

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked South West Metro Pirates (1-1) won against 3rd placed Wizards (1-1) in Runcorn 101-93 on Saturday. SW Metro P. made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Brendan Teys (188-1990) who led the winners and scored 41 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Forward Lachlan Anderson (206-1997, college: EKU) accounted for 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. New Zealand forward Ben Adamson (201-2002) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Durrell McDonald (188-1994, college: Mercyhurst) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for Northside W. in the defeat. Four SW Metro P. and five Northside W. players scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Wizards. SW Metro P. will meet Ipswich F. (#8) in the next round. Northside W. will play against the league's leader Mackay (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: B.Teys 41+1reb+5ast, L.Anderson 19+12reb+2ast, K.Woodfall 16+4ast, B.Volkman 10+8reb+2ast, K.Whitney 9+1reb, D.Stajic 6+8reb+15ast
Northside W.: B.Adamson 21+8reb+3ast, D.McDonald 21+2reb+4ast, T.Williams 15+2reb+4ast, N.McCullough 14+6reb+5ast, B.Crown 10+2reb+1ast, J.Richardson 5+4reb+1ast

Logan T. - Cairns M. 85-89

Everything could happen in Loganholme at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Marlins and 3rd placed Thunder had identical 1-1 record. But Thunder was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Cairns 89-85 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was an exceptional evening for forward Alex Higgins-Titsha (201-2000) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds. Swingman James Mitchell (194-1991) accounted for 7 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Guard Zac Triplett (196-2001, college: Portland) came up with 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists and the former international guard Matthew Kenyon (196-1998) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Logan T. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cairns M. (2-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with Townsville H. Loser Thunder dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. They share it with SD Spartans. Cairns M. will meet at home Brisbane C. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Logan T. will play against Gold Coast R. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: A.Higgins-Titsha 29+13reb+3ast, K.Stattmann 17+3reb, K.Stattmann 14+4reb, M.Nuangki 9+3reb+2ast, J.Mitchell 7+8reb+7ast, E.Simmons 6+5reb
Logan T.: Z.Triplett 34+1reb+4ast, M.Kenyon 11+11reb+3ast, C.Dalton 11+8reb+1ast, E.Puna 8+3reb, T.Fui 6+4reb+5ast, T.Howard 6+7reb

SD Spartans - Brisbane C. 83-89

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Capitals (1-1) defeated 10th ranked Spartans (1-2) in Brisbane 89-83 on Saturday. Brisbane C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Samuel McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Forward Matthew Johns (203-1999, college: Concordia-SP) accounted for 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. The former international guard Kyle Adnam (186-1993) came up with 21 points and 4 assists and forward Blake Jones (208-2002, college: CS Monterey) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for SD Spartans in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Capitals left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Spartans keep the tenth position with two games lost. They share it with Logan T.. Brisbane C. will meet higher ranked Cairns M. (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. SD Spartans will play against Northside W. (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: S.McDaniel 22+5reb+4ast, M.Johns 15+9reb+4ast, U.Dibiamaka 15+7reb+1ast, I.Tueta 12+2reb+1ast, C.Thew 8+8reb, T.Soong 7+3reb+4ast
SD Spartans: K.Adnam 21+2reb+4ast, T.Wigness 17+2reb+2ast, L.Li 15+5reb+1ast, B.Jones 13+9reb, A.Ugrinic 6+8reb+2ast, M.Kerle 4+2reb+3ast

Mackay M. - Townsville H. 102-100

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Meteors as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Meteors edged leader Townsville Heat in Mackay 102-100. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Townsville Heat. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Strangely Townsville H. outrebounded Mackay 52-39 including 20 on the offensive glass. Townsville H. was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international swingman Makuach Maluach (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points. Forward Cameron Goldfinch (201-1999, college: Newman) helped adding 21 points and 8 rebounds. Meteors' coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds and guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Townsville H. players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Townsville H. at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Cairns M.. Townsville H. will play next round against Brisbane C. trying to get back on the winning streak. Mackay will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Northside W. at Taigum.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: M.Maluach 28+4reb+3ast, C.Goldfinch 21+8reb+1ast, J.Jamerson 16+8reb+4ast, J.Spiers 8+2reb+2ast, J.Brenchley 7+8reb+2ast, M.Khalu 7+1ast
Townsville H.: K.Kuany 22+15reb, G.Teichmann 17+1reb, R.Peachey 15+2reb, E.Betts 12+5reb+5ast, M.Wilson 10+10reb+1ast, C.Cedar 10+4reb+1ast

Group south

Hobart C. - Nunawading S. 87-88

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Chargers (5-5) were edged by tenth ranked Spectres (5-4) in Hobart 88-87 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for guard Jack Gandolfo (-1998) who led the winners and scored 30 points. American forward BJ Mack (203-2000, college: S.Carolina) accounted for 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and German center Ole Angerstein (208-1995) added 12 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Hobart C. in the defeat. Chargers' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Nunawading S. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Kilsyth C. Hobart C. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Nunawading S. will meet at home Ringwood (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hobart C. will play against Eltham W. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: J.Gandolfo 30+3reb+2ast, B.Mack 22+8reb+1ast, C.Cranston 11+8reb+4ast, D.Wiggett 9+2reb+2ast, C.D'Angelo 7+7reb+1ast, J.Mutimer 5+1ast
Hobart C.: J.Richards 27+12reb+5ast, O.Angerstein 12+15reb+1ast, J.Chilcott 11+3reb+1ast, J.Straatsma 10+2reb+1ast, A.Eugster 8+4reb+6ast, H.Makeny 8+5reb

Kilsyth C. - Eltham W. 104-75

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Cobras (5-4) crushed 8th ranked Wildcats (4-4) in Kilsyth 104-75 on Saturday. Kilsyth C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Corey Jeffs (203-1994, college: Winona St.) accounted for 23 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Cobras players scored in double figures. Cobras' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Xavier Bledson (198-1999, college: Indiana St.) came up with 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and swingman Zahn Agosta (191-2004) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Eltham W. in the defeat. Kilsyth C. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Nunawading S. Loser Wildcats dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Kilsyth C. will meet Diamond V.E. (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Eltham W. will play against NW Tasmania (#17) in Ulverstone and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: K.Sy 25+10reb, C.Jeffs 23+3reb+4ast, A.Tomada 15+4reb+6ast, D.Stith 15+7reb+2ast, H.MacDonald 8+7reb+1ast, B.O'Wili 4+3reb
Eltham W.: X.Bledson 34+6reb+1ast, Z.Agosta 10+6reb+2ast, J.Sykes 7+4reb, G.Hadley 7+4reb+3ast, M.McCarron 7+3reb+3ast, O.Magbegor 6+7reb+1ast

Ballarat M. - Melbourne T. 78-103

There was an upset when higher ranked Miners (6-3) were smashed by tenth ranked Tigers (4-4) in Wendouree 103-78 on Saturday. Strangely Ballarat M. outrebounded Melbourne T. 43-29 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Melbourne T. shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for forward Mason Gaze (198-2001, college: Lindenwood) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) accounted for 29 points and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. Guard Luke Rosendale (194-2001) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Sudanese power forward Majok Majok (210-1992, college: Ball St.) added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Ballarat M. in the defeat. Miners' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Melbourne T. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Miners dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Melbourne T. will meet higher ranked Bendigo (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ballarat M. will play against Sandringham S. in Cheltenham and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: T.Wilson 29+1reb+4ast, J.Purchase 23+9reb+2ast, M.Gaze 22+8reb+4ast, M.Wearne 12+1reb+3ast, T.Chehhal 10+5ast, K.Garnaut 4+6reb+4ast
Ballarat M.: L.Rosendale 22+6reb+2ast, E.Fiegert 15+2reb, M.Majok 13+12reb+1ast, A.Krause 8+7reb+4ast, M.Puondak 6+4reb, Z.Dunmore 5+1reb+2ast

Casey C. - Mt.Gambier 91-93

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Pioneers (6-3) edged their close opponent Cavaliers (6-3) in Cranbourne 93-91 on Saturday. Mt.Gambier made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Austin Shelley (190-2002, college: WTAM) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Nate Roberts (211-2000, college: Washington) came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Casey in the defeat. Five Mt.Gambier and four Casey players scored in double figures. Mt.Gambier moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Casey. Mt.Gambier will meet at home Geelong U. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Casey will play against the league's second-placed Frankston B. (#2) in Seaford and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mt.Gambier: A.Shelley 19+6reb+2ast, A.Aliir 19+8reb+6ast, T.Robinson 19+6reb, A.Mudronja 14+3reb+4ast, J.Palmer 12+3reb, A.Doyle 5+1reb
Casey C.: N.Roberts 23+9reb+2ast, H.Marks 17+7reb, T.Robertson 16+5reb+4ast, T.Hankerson 16+7reb+4ast, A.Karabatsos 8+1reb+1ast, Y.Gai 5+1reb

Geelong U. - Dandenong R. 88-76

Not a big story in a game when 19th ranked Rangers (1-7) lost to fourteenth ranked United (4-4) in Geelong 76-88 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) who led the winners and scored 29 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU) accounted for 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four United players scored in double figures. Guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) came up with 23 points and 8 rebounds and guard Ryan Rapp (196, college: Hawaii) added 9 points and 7 assists respectively for Dandenong R. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Geelong U. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Dandenong R. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Albury W.B.. Geelong U. will meet higher ranked Mt.Gambier (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dandenong R. will play against Ringwood (#14) in Heathmont and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: T.Forsyth 29+9reb+1ast, D.Gatlin 19+12reb+5ast, L.Herbert 14+7reb+4ast, M.Marach 13+4reb+2ast, O.Odigie 5+3reb+2ast, J.Talbot 4+2reb+1ast
Dandenong R.: J.Roberts 23+8reb, R.Monyyong 12+5reb+1ast, J.Bieker 11+5reb+3ast, B.Hobbs 10+1reb+1ast, R.Rapp 9+4reb+7ast, B.Rough 7+7reb+3ast

Sandringham S. - Waverley F. 103-104

Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Falcons (4-5) edged 18th ranked Sabres (2-7) in Cheltenham 104-103 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for guard Robbie Heath (190-1998, college: Pepperdine) who led the winners and scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) accounted for 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Falcons' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198-1999, college: Midland CC) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and forward Tom Koppens (201-2003) added 16 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Sandringham S. in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Waverley F. went down to thirteenth position due to points difference. Loser Sabres dropped to the fourteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Penrith. Waverley F. will meet Keilor T. (#15) in the next round. Sandringham S. will play against Ballarat M. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: R.Heath 30+5reb+5ast, M.Akec 22+4reb, M.Forbes 17+11reb+1ast, M.Meunier 17+6reb+8ast, B.Lewis 12+3reb+1ast, M.Harper 6+4reb
Sandringham S.: M.Machar 23+13reb+1ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 20+2ast, T.Koppens 16+11reb+3ast, E.Brown 15+3reb+2ast, K.Kitto 11+3reb+1ast, D.Soukup 9+2ast

NW Tasmania - Nunawading S. 71-84

There was no surprise when 17th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (3-7) lost to tenth ranked Spectres (5-4) in Ulverstone 71-84 on Saturday. Nunawading S. made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American forward BJ Mack (203-2000, college: S.Carolina) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Christian DAngelo (191-2003) accounted for 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) came up with 20 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Tyler Harris (201-2001, college: Richmond) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for NW Tasmania in the defeat. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Nunawading S. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Kilsyth C. NW Tasmania lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with seven games lost. Nunawading S. will meet at home Ringwood (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NW Tasmania will play against Eltham W. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: B.Mack 22+8reb+3ast, C.D'Angelo 19+7reb+1ast, J.Gandolfo 14+2reb+2ast, J.Mutimer 9+4reb+2ast, D.Baxter 9+11reb+2ast, C.Cranston 7+2reb
NW Tasmania: L.Barker 20+5reb+1ast, T.Harris 12+5reb+1ast, K.Savage 10+1reb+1ast, A.Magot 6+1reb, I.Atuer 6+1reb+2ast, A.Woodhill 6+10reb

Bendigo B. - Ringwood H. 101-100

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Braves (6-3) edged 13th ranked Ringwood Hawks (3-5) in Bendigo 101-100 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Bendigo made 27-of-35 free shots (77.1 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Charles Matthews (198-1996, college: Michigan) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Lual Diing (205-1998) accounted for 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC) came up with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) added 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Ringwood in the defeat. Four Bendigo and five Ringwood players scored in double figures. Braves have a solid series of four victories in a row. Bendigo moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ringwood Hawks dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Bendigo will meet league's second-placed Frankston B. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ringwood will play against Dandenong R. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: C.Matthews 26+8reb+4ast, L.Diing 22+13reb+2ast, B.Smythe 15+4reb+1ast, J.Johnson 15+5reb+5ast, I.Murphy 8+4reb+1ast, J.Pattinson 8+3reb
Ringwood H.: H.Sealey 23+6reb+1ast, J.Lawton 19+9reb+6ast, T.Carroll 19+5reb+1ast, T.Krebs 17+11reb+4ast, J.Tomasi 14+9reb+2ast, M.Fennell 4+4reb

Knox R. - Keilor T. 75-69

Very expected game when 15th ranked Thunder (3-6) lost to first ranked Raiders (7-1) in Melbourne 69-75 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Knox R. outrebounded Keilor T. 46-24 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for forward Kobe Williamson (203-2001, college: Seattle) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. The former international guard Sunday Dech (195-1994, college: Barry) accounted for 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Daniel Foster (198, college: Nevada) came up with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and American center Chris Harris (208-1997, college: Houston, agency: Inception Sports) added 13 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for Keilor T. in the defeat. Four Keilor T. players scored in double figures. Thunder's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Raiders have a solid series of three victories in a row. Knox R. maintains first place with 7-1 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Thunder keeps the fifteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Diamond V.E.. Knox R. will meet Dandenong R. (#19) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Keilor T. will play against Waverley F. (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: K.Williamson 18+14reb+2ast, A.Murkey 15+2reb, S.Dech 12+7reb+2ast, B.Nunn 11+2reb+4ast, N.Pelle 8+10reb, T.Dufelmeier 7+8reb+3ast
Keilor T.: A.Ayilara 16+2reb, C.Harris 13+6reb, D.Foster 13+9reb+9ast, D.Dut 11+2reb+4ast, D.Poelsma 8, D.Thompson 6+2reb

Ballarat M. - Diamond V.E. 104-94

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Miners (6-3) won against 14th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (3-6) in Wendouree 104-94 on Sunday. Ballarat M. forced 22 Diamond V.E. turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for guard Luke Rosendale (194-2001) who led the winners and scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Nicholas Stoddart (188-2000) accounted for 26 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) came up with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Jesse McIntosh (188-2006) added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Diamond V.E. in the defeat. Four Diamond V.E. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ballarat M. moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles dropped to the fifteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Keilor T.. Ballarat M. will meet Sandringham S. (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Diamond V.E. will play against Kilsyth C. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: L.Rosendale 32+8reb+5ast, N.Stoddart 26+3reb+5ast, A.Krause 15+9reb+6ast, B.Bak 9+1reb+1ast, Z.Dunmore 7+3reb, E.Fiegert 7+2reb
Diamond V.E.: J.Perry 32+6reb+4ast, J.McIntosh 21+5reb+4ast, A.Thoseby 17+2reb+2ast, J.Ghee 10+3ast, A.Bandilovski 5+5reb+2ast, N.Manyang 5+6reb+3ast

Waverley F. - Casey C. 90-95

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Falcons (4-5) lost to sixth ranked Cavaliers (6-3) in Mount Waverley 90-95 on Sunday. Casey made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Tyler Robertson (198-2000, college: Portland) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) accounted for 23 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Guard Robbie Heath (190-1998, college: Pepperdine) came up with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Waverley F. in the defeat. Four Waverley F. players scored in double figures. Falcons' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Casey moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Falcons dropped to the thirteenth position with five games lost. Casey will meet league's second-placed Frankston B. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Waverley F. will play against Keilor T. (#15) in Melbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: T.Hankerson 23+3reb+5ast, T.Robertson 22+8reb+1ast, B.Waller 14+5reb, H.Marks 10+2reb+3ast, A.Karabatsos 10+2reb+1ast, P.Bungei 8+5reb+2ast
Waverley F.: R.Heath 20+6reb+5ast, M.Akec 19+4reb, M.Meunier 13+9reb+2ast, M.Forbes 10+9reb+1ast, R.Dean 8, B.Lewis 8+7reb+2ast

Melbourne T. - Frankston B. 69-89

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Blues (6-2) outplayed 10th ranked Tigers (4-4) in Melbourne 89-69 on Sunday. Frankston B. outrebounded Melbourne T. 43-29 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Frankston B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Lucas Barker (183-1993, college: Indianapolis) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Guard Michael Harris (193-1999) accounted for 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Five Blues players scored in double figures. Blues' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Melbourne T. in the defeat. Blues have a solid series of four victories in a row. Frankston B. moved-up to second place, which they share with Canberra B. Loser Tigers dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Frankston B. will meet at home Bendigo (#6) in the next round. Melbourne T. will play against Bendigo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: T.Garrett 17+3reb+1ast, V.Monaghan 17+2reb, L.Barker 15+7reb+11ast, M.Harris 12+9reb+5ast, I.Hadziomerovic 10+8reb+2ast, H.Peirce 8+7reb+1ast
Melbourne T.: T.Wilson 15+6reb+12ast, J.Purchase 13+7reb+1ast, M.Gaze 9+3reb+2ast, C.Arcidiacono 9+4reb, K.Garnaut 7+2reb, F.Von Hofe 6+4reb

Group west

Perry Lakes H. - Warwick S. 77-81

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Hawks (3-4) lost to leader Senators (7-0) in Floreat 77-81 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for British guard Mitchell Clarke (186-1999) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Cooper Creek (203-2001, college: Assumption) accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Four Senators players scored in double figures. American center Davin Miller (211, college: Thomas Univ.) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and guard Matthew Leary (190-2000, college: Knox) added 21 points respectively for Perry Lakes H. in the defeat. Hawks' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Senators have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Warwick S. maintains first place with 7-0 record. Loser Hawks keeps the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Manly Warr.. Warwick S. will meet Perth R. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Perry Lakes H. will play against Geraldton B. in Wonthella and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: T.Withers 18+7reb, M.Clarke 18+6reb+3ast, C.Creek 14+10reb+1ast, B.England 12+3reb, G.Pearl 10+2reb+2ast, T.Shand 6+11reb+3ast
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 21+2reb+1ast, J.Stanley-Williams 13+8reb, D.Miller 12+13reb+1ast, K.Phillips 9+3reb+4ast, S.Chan 8+4reb+5ast, K.O'Donohue 7+2reb

Joondalup W. - Willetton T. 101-105

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Tigers (5-2) beat 6th ranked Wanneroo (5-3) in Joondalup 105-101 on Friday. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Damien Scott (192-1992) who led the winners and scored 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Roosevelt Williams (190-2002, college: Peninsula JC) accounted for 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Guard Ethan Elliott (190-2004, college: Trinity Baptist) came up with 32 points and 7 assists and American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) added 27 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Joondalup W. in the defeat. Four Willetton T. and five Joondalup W. players scored in double figures. Willetton T. moved-up to third place, which they share with Mandurah. Loser Wanneroo dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Willetton T. will meet at home Goldfields G. (#6) in the next round. Joondalup W. will play against Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Scott 30+8reb+6ast, R.Williams 29+7reb+4ast, T.Cherry 23+4reb+2ast, T.Davis 10+7reb+4ast, T.Gerovich 8+6reb+12ast, T.Musumeci 3+2reb+1ast
Joondalup W.: E.Elliott 32+2reb+7ast, C.Turnage 27+12reb+1ast, J.Baker 16+1reb+1ast, C.Davis 10+7reb+8ast, A.Kuerban 10+3reb, D.Ballantyne 4+3reb+5ast

Geraldton B. - East Perth E. 89-92

There was an upset when higher ranked Buccaneers (4-3) were edged by twelfth ranked Eagles (2-4) in Wonthella 92-89 on Saturday. East Perth E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Max Rice (195, college: Boise St.) who led the winners and scored 31 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH, agency: BIG) accounted for 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Point guard Verle Williams Jr (180-1997) came up with 20 points and 5 assists and American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Geraldton B. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. East Perth E. moved-up to tenth place. Loser Buccaneers dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. East Perth E. will meet at home higher ranked Mandurah (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Geraldton B. will play against Perry Lakes H. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: M.Rice 31+5reb+5ast, L.Roberts 16+9reb+5ast, C.Maker 14+5reb+1ast, M.Lang 12+6reb+4ast, I.Dimakopoulos 7+5reb+1ast, J.Antonio 7+2reb+5ast
Geraldton B.: V.Williams Jr. 20+4reb+5ast, J.Keyes 19+5reb+2ast, A.Springs 16+6reb+2ast, J.Narkle 14+5reb+5ast, L.Hunt 9+4reb+3ast, N.DeSantis 6+3reb+4ast

SW Slammers - Joondalup W. 94-97

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Wanneroo (5-3) edged bottom-ranked Slammers (0-7) in Bunbury 97-94 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) accounted for 22 points and 4 assists for the winning side. American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) came up with 29 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Devan Craig (194-2003) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for SW Slammers in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Slammers' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Joondalup W. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Slammers still closes the standings with seven games lost. Joondalup W. will meet Mandurah (#4) on the road in the next round. SW Slammers will play against Kalamunda ES (#9) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: C.Davis 22+4reb+4ast, C.Turnage 21+13reb+3ast, J.Baker 20+4reb, V.Chadinha 11+1reb, D.Ballantyne 10+5reb+2ast, A.Kuerban 7+4reb+4ast
SW Slammers: J.Poplar 29+9reb+2ast, D.Craig 15+6reb+3ast, J.Flynn 13+4reb+1ast, C.Weeden 11+3reb+3ast, C.Whipple 9+4reb+2ast, P.Keats 8+2reb+4ast

Willetton T. - Lakeside L. 107-73

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Lightning (2-6) was outscored by fourth ranked Tigers (5-2) in Willetton 107-73 on Saturday. Willetton T. forced 19 Lakeside L. turnovers. Strangely Lakeside L. outrebounded Willetton T. 49-37 including 20 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Lakeside L.'s players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Taeshon Cherry (203-1999, college: Marian, IN, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import guard Tyreese Davis (198-1999, college: EWU) accounted for 17 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Forward Corey Shervill (201-1998, college: St.Edward's) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds and forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) added 11 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Lakeside L. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Willetton T. moved-up to third place, which they share with Mandurah. Loser Lightning dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with N.Adelaide R. and Norwood F.. Willetton T. will meet at home Goldfields G. (#6) in the next round. Lakeside L. will play against Perth R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: T.Cherry 24+5reb+4ast, T.Davis 17+4reb+6ast, T.Musumeci 14+2ast, T.Gerovich 9+5reb+4ast, L.Paul 8+1reb+4ast, A.Black 8+3reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: C.Shervill 25+7reb+2ast, I.Lewis 25+2reb+2ast, J.Davey 11+18reb+4ast, B.Lee 7+5reb, I.Coleman 2+6reb, F.Payne 2+1reb

Rockingham F. - Perth R. 102-78

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Flames (7-1) outplayed 10th ranked Redbacks (2-5) in Rockingham 102-78 on Saturday. Rockingham F. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Forward Justin Beard (196-1996) accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Power forward Callan McDonald (203-1999) came up with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for Perth R. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flames have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Rockingham F. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Perth R. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with five games lost. Rockingham F. will meet SW Slammers (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Perth R. will play against the league's leader Warwick S. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: I.White 28+5reb+7ast, T.Jackson 19+4reb+2ast, J.Beard 15+10reb+1ast, L.Ross 11+9reb+3ast, T.Durnin 9+3reb, E.Naar 8+1reb+11ast
Perth R.: C.McDonald 21+6reb+4ast, L.Cummings 16+4reb+4ast, J.Formosa 12+2reb+1ast, J.Underwood 8+10reb+3ast, M.Riley 6+3reb, C.Aylett 5

Goldfields G. - Mandurah M. 103-112

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 4th placed Giants (4-2) lost to fifth ranked Magic (5-2) in Kalgoorlie 103-112 on Saturday. Mandurah looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 10 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) accounted for 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Five Magic players scored in double figures. American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone) came up with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and the other American import forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) added 20 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Goldfields G. in the defeat. Mandurah moved-up to third place, which they share with Willetton T. Loser Giants dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Mandurah will meet East Perth E. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Goldfields G. will play against Cockburn (#13) in Hamilton Hill and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Pesava 37+6reb+10ast, L.Bertram 28+7reb+1ast, J.Ealy 16+6reb+4ast, S.Freeman 10+8reb+3ast, H.Warden 10+8reb+1ast, J.Malie 8+2reb+7ast
Goldfields G.: S.Stewart 32+7reb+9ast, J.Duach 27+7reb+3ast, D.Parsons 20+15reb+4ast, L.Rickwood-Pitt 9+9reb+1ast, M.Jok 7+5reb+3ast, J.Reid 6+3reb+3ast

Kalamunda ES - Cockburn 82-79

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Suns (3-5) edged 13th ranked Cougars (1-6) in Kalamunda 82-79 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Forward Travis Fee (192-1992) accounted for 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Center Chan Nai (208-2000, college: Baton Rouge) came up with 32 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Terrandus Smith (193-1998, college: Union, TN) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Cockburn in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Kalamunda ES moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Cougars keeps the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with HKBA Spiders. Kalamunda ES will meet at home SW Slammers (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cockburn will play against Goldfields G. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: M.Nelson 28+11reb+5ast, T.Fee 21+5reb+1ast, S.Vaiangina 13+5reb+1ast, L.Thomas 6+7reb+4ast, M.Sam 5+3reb+1ast, S.Salinas 3+1reb
Cockburn: C.Nai 32+8reb+1ast, T.Smith 19+5reb+6ast, H.Fitzgerald 11+7reb+2ast, A.Crowe-St.Jack 5+1reb+2ast, N.Pond 4+2reb, N.Stewart 3+2reb+1ast