NBL One Round 9 (Regular Season): Leader BA CoE lose to Sydney C.

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

Top ranked Excellence (10-2) recorded its second loss in Alexandria on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Sydney City Comets (7-3) 84-75. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii, agency: Sport Avenir) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. The former international guard William Hickey (194-1999) chipped in 25 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was international Jacob Furphy (195-2006) who recorded 22 points. Excellence's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Sydney City Comets have a solid series of four victories in a row. Sydney C. moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. BA CoE at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Sydney C. is looking forward to face Hills H. (#11) in Baulkham Hills in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BA CoE will play at home against the league's second-placed Sutherland (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Booval. Fourth ranked Force (3-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Townsville Heat (3-3) 82-80 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 7 rebounds. Ngor Nai contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American-German Grant Teichmann (191-1996, college: C-N, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) answered with 21 points and 5 assists for Townsville H.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Force have a solid series of three victories in a row. Ipswich F. moved-up to second place, which they share with SC Phoenix. Townsville H. at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Ipswich F. will play against Logan T. (#12) in Loganholme in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Townsville H. will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Cavaliers (7-4) against tenth ranked Tigers (6-4) on Saturday night. Host Cavaliers were edged by Tigers in a tough game in Cranbourne 81-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cavaliers. Harrison Froling stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Nate Roberts with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds. Melbourne T. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Maitland and Manly Warr. Loser Cavaliers keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Joondalup W.. Melbourne T. will meet Geelong U. (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Casey will play against Keilor T. (#13) in Melbourne and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Eastern M. was crushed by Sturt S. in Pasadena 95-73. Forestville E. beat Norwood F. at home 92-75. Southern T. lost to C.District L. on the opponent's court 86-98. S.Adelaide P. managed to outperform Woodville W. in a home game 81-63. N.Adelaide R. recorded a loss to W.Adelaide B. on the road 92-82. Cent.Coast C. was defeated by Manly Warr. on its own court 78-86. Penrith was smashed by Maitland in a road game 101-50. Sutherland destroyed HKBA Spiders at home 87-65. Illawarra H. 2 outscored Hills H. on the opponent's court 94-69. Newcastle F. managed to beat Bankstown B. in a home game 94-87. Albury W.B. was crushed by Canberra B. on the road 107-82. Inner WB beat Norths B. on its own court 81-68. Newcastle F. destroyed Inner WB in Broadmeadow 93-69. BA CoE managed to outperform Albury W.B. at home 79-67. Townsville H. managed to beat Logan T. on the opponent's court 86-84. Mackay crushed Gold Coast R. in a home game 108-89. Gold Coast R. was beaten by Rockhampton on the road 103-98. SC Phoenix won against Northside W. on its own court 93-82. Brisbane C. outscored SW Metro P. in a road game 115-85. Knox R. managed to beat Frankston B. at home 97-90. Ringwood was crushed by Hobart C. on the opponent's court 89-66. Bendigo was smashed by Diamond V.E. in a home game 68-98. Mt.Gambier destroyed Ballarat M. on the road 116-69. NW Tasmania was outscored by Ringwood on its own court 87-107. Sandringham S. managed to beat Nunawading S. in Cheltenham 93-86. Dandenong R. was defeated by Waverley F. at home 91-106. Geelong U. was beaten by Eltham W. on the opponent's court 73-68. Keilor T. lost to Kilsyth C. in a home game 78-94. Frankston B. outscored Kilsyth C. on the road 107-73. Waverley F. was rolled over Knox R. on its own court 76-103. Mt.Gambier crushed Bendigo in Mt Gambier 100-70. East Perth E. beat SW Slammers at home 78-63. Perth R. was destroyed by Joondalup W. on the opponent's court 114-87. Geraldton B. managed to outperform Warwick S. in a home game 100-87. Cockburn recorded a loss to Mandurah on the road 95-93. Perth R. was defeated by Willetton T. on its own court 76-84. Joondalup W. was beaten by Rockingham F. in a road game 116-109. Goldfields G. won against Lakeside L. at home 79-78. Perry Lakes H. managed to outperform Kalamunda ES on the opponent's court 96-93.
The best stats of 9th round was 30 points and 4 steals by Immanuel Allen of Albury W.B..

Group central

Sturt S. - Eastern M. 95-73

Everything could happen in Pasadena at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Sturt Sabres and 7th ranked Eastern Mavericks had identical 3-5 record. This time Sturt Sabres used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Mt. Barker 95-73 on Saturday night. Sturt S. outrebounded Eastern M. 42-29 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sturt S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Eastern M.'s players. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) stepped up and scored 35 points (!!!) for the winners and the former international center Benjamin Griscti (211-2002, college: UC Riverside) chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward BJ Symons (-1998, agency: Warren Sports International) with 16 points and guard Fred Webb (-1999) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Four Eastern M. players 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. Sturt Sabres have a solid series of three victories in a row. Sturt S. maintains fifth place with 4-5 record, which they share with Perry Lakes H. and W.Adelaide B. Eastern M. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Southern T.. Sturt S. will meet at home league's leader Forestville E. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Eastern M. will play against the league's second-placed C.District L. (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: B.Symons 16+4reb+3ast, F.Webb 14+2reb+4ast, O.Raneberg 14+3reb+2ast, M.Mee 13+3reb+1ast, D.Jackson 8+6reb, H.Mules 3+1reb
Sturt S.: S.Black 35+4reb+3ast, B.Griscti 22+10reb, D.Nash 9+2reb, J.Turnbull 6+1reb+5ast, S.Daly 6+5reb+8ast, S.Griffin 5+5reb+5ast

Forestville E. - Norwood F. 92-75

No shocking result in a game in Goodwood where first ranked Forestville Eagles (8-1) defeated 10th ranked Norwood Flames (2-7) 92-75 on Saturday. Forestville E. dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Norwood Flames's 38. Forestville E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) chipped in 10 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Forestville Eagles' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Riley Harrap (-2000) with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Louis Bleechmore (198, college: Fairfield) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Five Forestville E. and four Norwood F. players scored in double figures. Forestville Eagles have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Forestville E. maintains first place with 8-1 record, which they share with C.District L. Norwood F. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with N.Adelaide R. and HKBA Spiders. Forestville E. will meet Sturt S. (#5) in the next round. Norwood F. will play against N.Adelaide R. (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: R.Harrap 21+5reb+6ast, L.Bleechmore 19+8reb+2ast, A.Janssan 13+9reb+4ast, C.Osborne 13+4reb+4ast, D.Webber 5+5reb+1ast, O.Sabine 2+6reb
Forestville E.: D.Vasiljevic 20+2reb+4ast, G.Mays 20+1reb, D.Johnson 19+6reb+9ast, J.Wilson 11+3reb+2ast, A.Starling 10+16reb+4ast, S.Gould 5+3reb

C.District L. - Southern T. 98-86

Very expected game in Gawler where 6th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (3-6) were defeated by second ranked Central District Lions (8-1) 98-86 on Saturday. C.District L. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) stepped up and scored 30 points and 4 assists for the winners and Efemena Abogidi chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Jarvis Doles (203-1998, college: UMBC, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and guard Sunday Bol (-2000) scored 19 points. Five Southern T. players scored in double figures. Central District Lions have a solid series of four victories in a row. C.District L. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Forestville E. Southern T. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Eastern M.. C.District L. will meet Eastern M. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Southern T. will play against S.Adelaide P. in Park Holme and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: J.Doles 20+11reb+1ast, S.Bol 19+4reb+2ast, H.Morris 15+8reb+2ast, J.Molnar 13+3reb, J.Summers 12+8reb+5ast, L.Ajith 6+3reb
C.District L.: K.Sapwell 30+4reb+4ast, E.Abogidi 21+9reb, K.Baker 13+6reb+4ast, D.Manyang 13+2reb, J.Stanwix 9+2reb+2ast, C.Jewell 7+9reb+2ast

S.Adelaide P. - Woodville W. 81-63

Everything could happen in Park Holme at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked South Adelaide Panthers and 4th placed Woodville Warriors had identical 5-3 record. This time South Adelaide Panthers used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Flinders Park 81-63 on Saturday night. S.Adelaide P. outrebounded Woodville W. 60-43 including a 46-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. S.Adelaide P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when S.Adelaide P. made 9 blocks. Forward Lloyd McVeigh (198-2003, college: Buffalo) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and forward Tom Kubank (201-1995, college: Mary) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. South Adelaide Panthers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Bryce Sloan (193, college: Azusa Pacific) with 11 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Nicholas Wurm (183-1997, college: Dickinson St.) scored 15 points. S.Adelaide P. maintains third place with 6-3 record having four points less than leader BA CoE, which they share with Willetton T. and Geraldton B. Loser Woodville Warriors keeps the fourth position with four games lost. S.Adelaide P. will meet at home Southern T. (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Woodville W. will play against W.Adelaide B. (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: N.Wurm 15+3reb+3ast, B.Sloan 11+9reb+2ast, R.Meldrum 10+3reb, T.Troussel 10+5reb+1ast, J.Jackson 8+9reb+3ast, S.Parfitt 6+8reb
S.Adelaide P.: L.McVeigh 22+14reb+2ast, C.Brandon 18+6reb+1ast, T.Kubank 14+6reb+6ast, D.Babb 8+4reb, K.Warner 8+7reb+3ast, D.Smith 6+9reb

W.Adelaide B. - N.Adelaide R. 92-82

Not a big story in a game in Woodville where 9th ranked Rockets (2-7) were defeated by sixth ranked Bearcats (4-5) 92-82 on Saturday. W.Adelaide B. made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. W.Adelaide B. outrebounded N.Adelaide R. 44-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. Naturalized New Zealand guard Keanu Rasmussen (188-2003, college: CBU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) chipped in 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Philip Dopud (-2002) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) scored 13 points and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. W.Adelaide B. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Perry Lakes H. and Sturt S. Loser Rockets keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Norwood F. and HKBA Spiders. W.Adelaide B. will meet higher ranked Woodville W. (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. N.Adelaide R. will play against Norwood F. (#10) in Marden and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: P.Dopud 17+6reb, B.Johnson 13+1reb+7ast, T.Dowdell 12+5reb+2ast, J.Dyer 10+1reb+1ast, K.McCalop 9+10reb+1ast, M.Al Ani 7+2reb+1ast
W.Adelaide B.: K.Rasmussen 30+10reb+4ast, L.Mayen 22+8reb+7ast, A.Dau 15+12reb+1ast, J.Tryon 12+6reb+2ast, J.Spear 7+2reb+1ast, S.Stock 6+3reb+2ast

Group east

Cent.Coast C. - Manly Warr. 78-86

Everything went according to plan in Terrigal where sixth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (6-4) won against 11th ranked Crusaders (4-6) 86-78 on Saturday. New Zealand point guard Mason Bragg (182-1993) stepped up and scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) chipped in 11 points and 12 rebounds. Eldridge is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was forward Lino Manhom (213-1998, college: UTPB) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and guard Luke Cassidy (-2000) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Manly Warr. maintains sixth place with 6-4 record, which they share with Melbourne T. and Maitland. Loser Crusaders dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Manly Warr. will meet at home higher ranked Illawarra H. 2 (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cent.Coast C. will play against HKBA Spiders (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: G.Young 17+7reb+2ast, I.Washington 17+4reb+2ast, L.Manhom 16+14reb, L.Cassidy 13+5reb+8ast, K.Amir 13+3reb, D.Tea 2+2reb+1ast
Manly Warr.: M.Bragg 19+5reb+8ast, I.Lee 18+1reb+1ast, S.Valkovic 12+1reb, P.Purifoy 11+2reb+1ast, J.Munro 11+4reb, M.Eldridge 11+12reb+1ast

Maitland M. - Penrith P. 101-50

There was no surprise in Maitland where 14th ranked Panthers (3-8) were crushed by seventh ranked Mustangs (6-4) 101-50 on Saturday. Maitland dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Panthers's 28. Maitland forced 28 Penrith turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Penrith's players. American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific, agency: Warren Sports International) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners and his fellow American import guard Christian Little (188-1998, college: Regis Univ.) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Worthy is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Mustangs players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Zeke Evans (204-2003) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Jonah Pares (192-2003) scored 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Maitland moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Melbourne T. and Manly Warr. Loser Panthers dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Perth R.. Maitland will meet at home Norths B. (#10) in the next round. Penrith will play against Cent.Coast C. in Terrigal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: Z.Evans 12+11reb, L.Charlton 9+1ast, J.Pares 7+5reb+5ast, J.Kalwy 6+3reb+1ast, A.Lulka 5+6reb, O.Amajoyi 4+4reb+1ast
Maitland M.: M.Worthy 22+4reb+5ast, C.Little 14+5reb+10ast, L.Vea 13+3reb, B.Parsons 11+10reb+3ast, D.Millburn 10+3reb+4ast, J.Cole 8+5reb+2ast

Sutherland S. - HKBA Spiders 87-65

No shocking result in a game in Sutherland where fifth ranked Sharks (7-3) smashed 15th ranked Spiders (2-7) 87-65 on Saturday. Sutherland forced 21 HKBA Spiders turnovers. Strangely HKBA Spiders outrebounded Sutherland 41-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and naturalized British center Jason Spurgin (211-2001, college: BGSU) chipped in 20 points and 5 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Sharks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Akil Douglas (208-1994, college: Clark Atlanta) with 18 points and 6 rebounds and forward Daniel Titus (203-2000, college: Coppin St.) scored 13 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sutherland moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Spiders dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with N.Adelaide R. and Norwood F.. Sutherland will meet league's leader BA CoE in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. HKBA Spiders will play against Cent.Coast C. (#12) in Terrigal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
HKBA Spiders: A.Douglas 18+6reb, S.Hall 14+2ast, D.Titus 13+3reb+5ast, N.Chappell 8+6reb+1ast, B.Ansuh-Yeboah 3+2reb+2ast, A.Redhead 3+3reb
Sutherland S.: J.Spurgin 20+4reb+1ast, K.Noi 20+3reb+3ast, L.Jamieson 11+8reb+2ast, R.Abbott 11+6reb+2ast, A.Cabrera 9+2reb+1ast, C.Woodbridge 6+2reb+3ast

Hills H. - Illawarra H. 2 69-94

Very expected game in Baulkham Hills where 10th ranked Hornets (4-6) were rolled over by fourth ranked Hawks (7-3) 94-69 on Saturday. Illawarra H. 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Hornets's 40. The former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) chipped in 30 points and 6 steals. Hawks' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was New Zealand guard Pafe Momoisea (190-1999) with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American Zachery Hudson (203-1997, college: CBC) scored 11 points and 6 assists. Four Hills H. players scored in double figures. Hawks have a solid series of three victories in a row. Illawarra H. 2 moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Hornets dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Illawarra H. 2 will meet Manly Warr. (#6) in the next round. Hills H. will play against Sydney C. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: P.Momoisea 12+7reb+4ast, J.Foy 11+3reb+2ast, Z.Hudson 11+4reb+6ast, M.Smith 10+3reb, M.Payne 8+6reb+1ast, M.Fidel 6+3reb
Illawarra H. 2: K.McDowell-White 30+2ast, T.Blanchfield 27+11reb+1ast, C.Maran 20+4reb+1ast, L.Dent 6+3reb+8ast, B.Ballinger 5+3reb+1ast, K.Leslie 2+4reb

Newcastle F. - Bankstown B. 94-87

There was a surprise result in Broadmeadow where thirteenth ranked Falcons (5-6) beat higher ranked Bruins (5-6) 94-87 on Saturday. Newcastle F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) chipped in 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Falcons players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Dominique Keyes (201, college: Edinboro, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Andre Wolford (188-1996, college: SFU) scored 19 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newcastle F. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Bankstown B. Newcastle F. will meet at home Norths B. (#10) in the next round. Bankstown B. will play against Sydney C. in Alexandria and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: D.Keyes 23+12reb, A.Wolford 19+1reb+3ast, J.Galloway 17+1reb+2ast, H.Blankley 8+6reb+6ast, J.Evic 7+4reb, T.Buvac 7+1reb+3ast
Newcastle F.: M.Cherry 24+11reb+5ast, R.Beisty 16+11reb+4ast, E.Stephens 14+4reb+2ast, L.O'Boyle 10+3reb+4ast, K.Shannon 8+1ast, M.Maluach 7+1reb+5ast

Canberra B. - Albury W.B. 107-82

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Bandits (2-9) were outplayed on the road by fourth ranked Canberra B. (7-3) 107-82 on Saturday. Canberra B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Albury W.B.'s players. Forward William Mayfield (-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and guard Derek Emelifeonwu (190-2000, college: Walsh) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Five Canberra B. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Ahren Freeman (201, college: UTRGV) with 20 points and the other American import guard Immanuel Allen (193-1999, college: ACU) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Canberra B. moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Bandits keeps the sixteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Dandenong R.. Canberra B. will meet at home league's second-placed Sutherland in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Albury W.B. will play against Inner WB (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: I.Allen 20+6reb+1ast, A.Freeman 20+4reb+3ast, M.Gray 16+4reb, J.Cincurak 7+8reb+4ast, M.La Spina 6+4reb+3ast, S.Lafaele 5+5reb+3ast
Canberra B.: D.Emelifeonwu 21+2reb+4ast, W.Mayfield 18+11reb+6ast, W.Rice 17+2reb+1ast, G.Morison 11+5reb+6ast, A.Byatt 10+2reb+4ast, J.Toohey 10+11reb+4ast

Inner WB - Norths B. 81-68

There was a small surprise in Inner West where twelfth ranked Bulls (4-7) won against 9th ranked Norths Bears (4-6) 81-68 on Saturday. Guard Nicko Timonera (-2001) stepped up and scored 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and forward Ramon Cao (202-1997, college: Florida Coll.) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Bulls' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Austin Patterson (190-2002, college: Montana) with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Ignatius Mitchell (185-2003) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Despite that victory Inner WB went down to thirteenth position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Norths Bears keeps the ninth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Inner WB will meet Albury W.B. (#16) on the road in the next round. Norths B. will play against Maitland (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: A.Patterson 26+5reb+4ast, I.Mitchell 11+6reb+3ast, M.Wacher 10+5reb+3ast, J.Weinstein 6+1reb, L.Holey 6+5reb, M.Yoong 4+1reb+2ast
Inner WB: N.Timonera 25+6reb+2ast, R.Cao 14+9reb, M.Clark 12+2reb+7ast, K.Brefo 11+6reb+1ast, D.Ridgnal 9+12reb, T.Tolovae 8+2reb+1ast

Sydney C. - BA CoE 84-75

Top ranked Excellence (10-2) recorded its second loss in Alexandria on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Sydney City Comets (7-3) 84-75. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii, agency: Sport Avenir) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. The former international guard William Hickey (194-1999) chipped in 25 points and 9 rebounds. Four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was international Jacob Furphy (195-2006) who recorded 22 points and forward Che Brogan (198-2006) added 13 points respectively. Excellence's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Sydney City Comets have a solid series of four victories in a row. Sydney C. moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. BA CoE at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Sydney C. is looking forward to face Hills H. (#11) in Baulkham Hills in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BA CoE will play at home against the league's second-placed Sutherland (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: J.Furphy 22+2reb, C.Brogan 13+2reb+2ast, L.Fennell 11, R.Akhuar 9+4reb, A.Dickeson 7+2reb+2ast, J.Merwe 5+2reb
Sydney C.: W.Hickey 25+9reb+1ast, B.Bayles 21+7reb+10ast, G.Malual 11+8reb, V.Foketi 10+6reb, O.Kyei 9+3reb+3ast, E.Marten-Cooney 4+2reb

Inner WB - Newcastle F. 69-93

Everything could happen in Inner West at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Falcons and 12th ranked Bulls had identical 4-6 record. But Bulls were not able to use a home court advantage and were crushed by the opponent from Broadmeadow 93-69 on Sunday night. Newcastle F. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls's 28. Newcastle F. outrebounded Inner WB 52-27 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and American guard EJ Stephens (190-1999, college: Minnesota) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Falcons players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Dalen Ridgnal (201-2001, college: Wichita St.) with 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Ramon Cao (202-1997, college: Florida Coll.) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newcastle F. (5-6) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Bankstown B. Loser Bulls dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Newcastle F. will meet at home Norths B. (#10) in the next round. Inner WB will play against Albury W.B. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: D.Ridgnal 14+6reb+1ast, D.Subota 11+1ast, M.Clark 11+1reb+3ast, R.Cao 11+4reb, T.Tolovae 7+4reb+2ast, N.Timonera 6+2reb+4ast
Newcastle F.: M.Cherry 21+16reb+2ast, L.O'Boyle 17+4reb+2ast, E.Stephens 15+8reb+4ast, K.Shannon 15+3reb+3ast, R.Beisty 11+7reb+3ast, A.Clinton 8+2reb

BA CoE - Albury W.B. 79-67

No shocking result in a game in Canberra where first ranked Excellence (10-2) defeated 16th ranked Bandits (2-9) 79-67 on Sunday. The former international swingman Luke Fennell (198-2006) stepped up and scored 14 points and 4 assists for the winners and international Jacob Furphy (195-2006) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Excellence's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Immanuel Allen (193-1999, college: ACU) with 30 points and 4 steals and New Zealand forward Simon Lafaele (196-2000) scored 9 points and 13 rebounds. BA CoE maintains first place with 10-2 record. Loser Bandits keeps the sixteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Dandenong R.. BA CoE will meet at home league's second-placed Sutherland in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Albury W.B. will play against Inner WB (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: I.Allen 30+3reb+2ast, F.Wineera-Mulvihill 9+8reb+3ast, S.Lafaele 9+13reb+2ast, M.La Spina 8+4reb, S.Webb 6+2reb+2ast, J.Cincurak 3+1reb+4ast
BA CoE: L.Fennell 14+3reb+4ast, J.Furphy 13+5reb+1ast, R.Akhuar 12+4reb, A.Dickeson 9+4reb+2ast, J.Faale 8+4reb, C.Brogan 7+1reb+3ast

Group north

Ipswich F. - Townsville H. 82-80

Important game to mention about took place in Booval. Fourth ranked Force (3-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Townsville Heat (3-3) 82-80 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 7 rebounds. Center Ngor Nai (208-2000, college: Baton Rouge) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American-German Grant Teichmann (191-1996, college: C-N, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) answered with 21 points and 5 assists and naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Townsville H.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Force have a solid series of three victories in a row. Ipswich F. moved-up to second place, which they share with SC Phoenix. Townsville H. at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Ipswich F. will play against Logan T. (#12) in Loganholme in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Townsville H. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: G.Teichmann 21+3reb+5ast, K.Kuany 16+10reb+1ast, R.Peachey 13+4reb+3ast, H.Pennisi 8+4reb, C.Kann 6+2reb+1ast, M.Wilson 6+7reb
Ipswich F.: L.Patterson 29+7reb+3ast, N.Nai 15+5reb, W.Mahoney 10+3reb+1ast, M.Small 9+9reb, K.Bishop 8+7reb+1ast, J.Ralph 4+4reb+5ast

Logan T. - Townsville H. 84-86

Very expected game in Loganholme where 11th ranked Thunder (1-4) was edged by third ranked Townsville Heat (3-3) 86-84 on Friday. Townsville H. made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Zac Triplett (196-2001, college: Portland) with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Callum Dalton (206-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Townsville H. went down to fifth position due to points difference. Logan T. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with four games lost. Townsville H. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Logan T. will play against the league's second-placed Ipswich F. (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: Z.Triplett 18+7reb+4ast, C.Dalton 15+11reb+3ast, M.Kenyon 14+3reb+5ast, T.Kirisome 10+1ast, T.Fui 9+3reb+1ast, E.Puna 6+7reb+1ast
Townsville H.: K.Kuany 29+14reb+1ast, G.Teichmann 14+5ast, E.Betts 14+5reb+7ast, M.Rees 8+9reb+2ast, C.Cedar 7+1reb+3ast, R.Peachey 6+3reb+2ast

Mackay M. - Gold Coast R. 108-89

Everything could happen in Mackay at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Meteors and 8th ranked Rollers had identical 2-2 record. This time Meteors used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Gold Coast 108-89 on Friday night. Mackay made 32-of-38 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game, while Gold Coast R. only scored sixteen points from the stripe. They outrebounded Gold Coast R. 44-33 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mackay looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international swingman Makuach Maluach (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) stepped up and scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and American guard Jerron Jamerson (194-1992, college: Goshen) chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Jensen Bradtke (208, college: Montana) with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and New Zealand swingman Reuben Te Rangi (198-1994) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mackay (3-2) moved-up to fourth place. Loser Rollers keeps the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Northside W.. Mackay will meet at home Cairns M. (#6) in the next round. Gold Coast R. will play against SC Phoenix in Cotton Tree and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: J.Bradtke 18+8reb+4ast, R.Te Rangi 17+6reb+4ast, P.Le Gassick 15+1reb+3ast, B.Mcgregor 14+3reb+1ast, B.Mazlin 10+1reb+1ast, N.Higgins 6+3reb
Mackay M.: M.Maluach 24+7reb+6ast, J.Jamerson 21+7reb+4ast, C.Goldfinch 15+5reb+1ast, J.Brenchley 14+6reb+6ast, M.Khalu 12+3reb+2ast, J.Spiers 8+4reb

Rockhampton R. - Gold Coast R. 103-98

There was an upset in Rockhampton where higher ranked Rollers (2-3) were defeated by twelfth ranked Rockets (1-2) 103-98 on Saturday. Rockhampton looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rockhampton made 7 blocks. American forward Jalen Graham (206-2001, college: Arkansas) stepped up and scored 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and point guard Isaac Ayoubi (178, college: WTAM) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was New Zealand swingman Reuben Te Rangi (198-1994) with 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) and forward Jensen Bradtke (208, college: Montana) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Rockhampton and five Gold Coast R. players scored in double figures. Rockets left bottom position moving up to tenth place. Loser Rollers keeps the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Northside W.. Rockhampton will meet at home higher ranked Cairns M. (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gold Coast R. will play against SC Phoenix in Cotton Tree and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: R.Te Rangi 37+5reb+4ast, J.Bradtke 12+9reb, B.Mcgregor 11+3reb+1ast, B.Mazlin 11+4reb+5ast, P.Le Gassick 10+2reb+4ast, C.Smith IV 9+3reb+1ast
Rockhampton R.: J.Graham 27+7reb+2ast, M.Bernard 23+4reb+2ast, I.Ayoubi 18+3reb+9ast, H.Hornery 10+5reb+4ast, J.Blanchard 10+2reb, H.Richardson 9+1reb+1ast

SC Phoenix - Northside W. 93-82

Everything went according to plan in Cotton Tree where fifth ranked Phoenix (3-1) won against 9th ranked Wizards (2-3) 93-82 on Saturday. Guard Darnell Robateau (185-1997, college: PLNU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard Durrell McDonald (188-1994, college: Mercyhurst) scored 16 points. Five SC Phoenix and four Northside W. players scored in double figures. Wizards' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. SC Phoenix moved-up to second place, which they share with Ipswich F. Loser Wizards dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Gold Coast R.. SC Phoenix will meet at home Gold Coast R. (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Northside W. will play against the league's second-placed Ipswich F. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: T.Williams 21+14reb+5ast, D.McDonald 16+4reb+2ast, N.McCullough 15+1reb+4ast, B.Adamson 12+2reb, J.Richardson 9+10reb, B.Crown 4+3reb
SC Phoenix: E.Ross 26+5reb+2ast, J.Robateau 20+4reb+2ast, D.Robateau 14+12reb+8ast, E.Kafritsas 14+6reb+1ast, L.Switzer 10+5reb, D.Ross-Paiwan 4+3reb+2ast

SW Metro P. - Brisbane C. 85-115

There was no surprise in Runcorn where 11th ranked South West Metro Pirates (1-3) were crushed by second ranked Capitals (4-1) 115-85 on Saturday. Brisbane C. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to South West Metro Pirates's 44. The former international swingman Samuel McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) stepped up and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and naturalized Nigerian guard Uche Dibiamaka (193-1999, college: St.Edward's) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Capitals players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Canadian guard Dragan Stajic (188, college: Ottawa) with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and center Ben Volkman (206-1997, college: Maryville, MO) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Capitals have a solid series of four victories in a row. Brisbane C. keeps a position of league leader. Loser South West Metro Pirates keeps the eleventh place with three games lost. Brisbane C.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane SD Spartans.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: D.Stajic 29+5reb+6ast, K.Woodfall 20+1reb, B.Volkman 15+7reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 7+4reb, B.Teys 6+4reb+2ast, K.Whitney 4+3reb
Brisbane C.: S.McDaniel 22+5reb+6ast, I.Tueta 20+2reb+3ast, U.Dibiamaka 19+7reb+2ast, A.Kopcikas 11+1reb+2ast, C.Rowlings 9+1reb, C.Thew 8+7reb

Group south

Knox R. - Frankston B. 97-90

No shocking result in a game in Melbourne where first ranked Raiders (11-1) defeated 10th ranked Blues (7-5) 97-90 on Friday. Knox R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Brody Nunn (185-2002, college: Seattle) chipped in 25 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Michael Harris (193-1999) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Thomas Garrett (188-2000, college: MSU Denver) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Knox R. and five Frankston B. players scored in double figures. Raiders have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Knox R. maintains first place with 11-1 record. Frankston B. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Kilsyth C. and Hobart C.. Knox R. will meet Kilsyth C. (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Frankston B. will play against Nunawading S. in East Burwood and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: M.Harris 20+6reb+5ast, T.Garrett 17+9reb+3ast, L.Barker 17+4reb+5ast, K.Box 13+3reb, I.Hadziomerovic 10+6reb, T.Samuel 8+2reb
Knox R.: B.Nunn 25+1reb+4ast, T.Dufelmeier 19+12reb+5ast, S.Dech 17+6reb+3ast, K.Leaupepe 13+13reb+3ast, N.Pelle 10, H.Sewell 6+2reb

Hobart C. - Ringwood H. 89-66

Very expected game in Hobart where 18th ranked Ringwood Hawks (4-8) were rolled over by ninth ranked Chargers (7-5) 89-66 on Friday. Hobart C. shot 20 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Ringwood only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded Ringwood 49-33 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. Four Chargers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) with 21 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Maltese forward Joshua Tomasi (208-2000, college: St.Cloud St.) scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hobart C. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kilsyth C. and Frankston B. Ringwood lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth position with eight games lost. Hobart C. will meet at home NW Tasmania (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Ringwood will play against Waverley F. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: T.Krebs 21+5reb+1ast, A.Glover 9+4reb+1ast, J.Tomasi 9+11reb, T.Carroll 7+2ast, J.Lawton 6+5reb+1ast, S.Clarke 4+3reb
Hobart C.: J.Richards 22+9reb+1ast, W.Cranston-Lown 20+11reb+4ast, O.Angerstein 12+12reb+2ast, H.Makeny 11+5reb, J.Straatsma 9+2reb+1ast, J.Chilcott 7+4reb

Bendigo B. - Diamond V.E. 68-98

There was a surprise result in Bendigo where seventeenth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (4-7) outscored higher ranked Braves (7-6) 98-68 on Saturday. Diamond V.E. forced 25 Bendigo turnovers. Center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Sudanese Ngor Manyang (201-1993) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Diamond Valley Eagles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Charles Matthews (198-1996, college: Michigan) with 23 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import swingman Justin Johnson (198-1999, college: UTRGV) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Diamond V.E. moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Braves dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Diamond V.E. will meet higher ranked Eltham W. (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bendigo will play against Ballarat M. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: C.Matthews 23+5reb+1ast, J.Johnson 11+10reb+1ast, L.Diing 10+4reb+1ast, B.Smythe 9+4reb, L.O'Brien 8+3reb, L.Somerville 3+4reb
Diamond V.E.: N.Manyang 21+5reb+3ast, J.Perry 19+19reb, J.McIntosh 14+4reb+3ast, J.Ghee 11+8reb+6ast, R.Haywood 11+1reb+1ast, A.Thoseby 9+3reb+1ast

Casey C. - Melbourne T. 81-83

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Cavaliers (7-4) against tenth ranked Tigers (6-4) on Saturday night. Host Cavaliers were edged by Tigers in a tough game in Cranbourne 81-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cavaliers. The former international center Harrison Froling (210-1998, college: Marquette) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Nate Roberts (211-2000, college: Washington) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds and forward Hunter Marks (206-1999, college: Sacramento St.) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Melbourne T. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Maitland and Manly Warr. Loser Cavaliers keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Joondalup W.. Melbourne T. will meet Geelong U. (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Casey will play against Keilor T. (#13) in Melbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: H.Marks 19+7reb+2ast, T.Robertson 18+7reb+2ast, N.Roberts 13+17reb+2ast, P.Bungei 9+5reb+1ast, B.Waller 9+3reb+2ast, T.Hankerson 8+5reb+1ast
Melbourne T.: H.Froling 28+14reb+3ast, J.Purchase 22+7reb+3ast, M.Wearne 10+1reb+2ast, M.Gaze 10+6reb+5ast, T.Chehhal 6+2reb, K.Garnaut 4+5reb

Ballarat M. - Mt.Gambier 69-116

Not a big story in a game in Wendouree where 7th ranked Miners (6-5) were outplayed by second ranked Pioneers (9-3) 116-69 on Saturday. Mt.Gambier shot 61.9 percent from the field and made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game, while Ballarat M. only scored five points from the stripe. Mt.Gambier forced 20 Ballarat M. turnovers and had a 36-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mt.Gambier shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Point guard Dylan Marshall (183-2003, college: Minn.W.Tech) stepped up and scored 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) chipped in 16 points and 13 rebounds. Five Pioneers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was naturalized Sudanese power forward Majok Majok (210-1992, college: Ball St.) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Luke Rosendale (194-2001) scored 14 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pioneers have a solid series of four victories in a row. Mt.Gambier maintains second place with 9-3 record having just two point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Miners dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Nunawading S. and Eltham W.. Mt.Gambier will meet at home Dandenong R. (#19) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Ballarat M. will play against Bendigo (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: M.Majok 17+5reb+1ast, L.Rosendale 14+2reb+2ast, E.Fiegert 9+5reb+2ast, M.Puondak 8, N.Stoddart 8+1reb+1ast, C.Bird 4+4reb+1ast
Mt.Gambier: D.Marshall 25+5reb+1ast, A.Shelley 19+2reb+3ast, J.Palmer 17+5reb+7ast, A.Aliir 16+13reb, K.Archie 16+3reb+3ast, A.Mudronja 13+3reb+4ast

NW Tasmania - Ringwood H. 87-107

Everything could happen in Ulverstone at the game between two tied teams. Both eighteenth ranked Ringwood Hawks and 17th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder had identical 3-8 record. But NW Tasmania Thunder was not able to use a home court advantage and was outleveled by the opponent from Heathmont 107-87 on Saturday night. Ringwood outrebounded NW Tasmania 41-29 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized Maltese forward Joshua Tomasi (208-2000, college: St.Cloud St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC) chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Lawton attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. The best for the losing side was guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) with 19 points and American forward Tyler Harris (201-2001, college: Richmond) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five Ringwood and four NW Tasmania players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ringwood (4-8) moved-up to seventeenth place. NW Tasmania lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth position with nine games lost. Ringwood will meet at home higher ranked Waverley F. (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. NW Tasmania will play against Hobart C. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: L.Barker 19+1reb+1ast, T.Armstrong 14+3reb+1ast, T.Harris 14+6reb+1ast, L.Gibson 12+5reb, A.Woodhill 10+2reb, S.Deans 8+3reb+3ast
Ringwood H.: J.Tomasi 27+16reb, J.Lawton 24+5reb+5ast, T.Krebs 21+6reb+5ast, A.Glover 14+6reb+4ast, T.Carroll 12+2reb+3ast, H.Sealey 7+2reb+1ast

Nunawading S. - Sandringham S. 86-93

There was an upset in East Burwood where higher ranked Spectres (6-5) were defeated by sixteenth ranked Sabres (4-7) 93-86 on Saturday. Sandringham S. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198-1999, college: Midland CC) stepped up and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners and guard Dash Daniels (195-2007) chipped in 18 points. The best for the losing side was swingman Christian DAngelo (191-2003) with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward BJ Mack (203-2000, college: S.Carolina) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 20 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sandringham S. moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Spectres dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Ballarat M. and Eltham W.. Sandringham S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nunawading S. will play against Dandenong R. (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: C.D'Angelo 29+5reb+5ast, D.Baxter 15+7reb+2ast, J.Gandolfo 14+2reb+4ast, B.Mack 11+20reb+1ast, J.Mutimer 9+2reb+2ast, K.Robinson 5+1reb
Sandringham S.: M.Machar 20+5reb+1ast, D.Daniels 18+4reb+2ast, T.Koppens 16+3reb+4ast, E.Brown 11+6reb+4ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 7+1reb+2ast, D.Pineau 7+12reb+1ast

Dandenong R. - Waverley F. 91-106

No shocking result in a game in Dandenong where twelfth ranked Falcons (5-7) defeated 19th ranked Rangers (2-9) 106-91 on Saturday. Waverley F. dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Rangers's 52. Waverley F. forced 21 Dandenong R. turnovers. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Madut Akec (201-1999, college: Detroit) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American forward Mason Forbes (206-1999, college: SMC) chipped in 32 points and 8 rebounds. Falcons' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Ruot Monyyong (210-1998, college: UALR) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and guard Ryan Rapp (196, college: Hawaii) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Waverley F. maintains twelfth place with 5-7 record. Loser Rangers dropped to the sixteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Albury W.B.. Waverley F. will meet Ringwood (#17) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dandenong R. will play against Nunawading S. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: M.Peatling 22+7reb, R.Monyyong 19+14reb+2ast, R.Rapp 18+5reb+10ast, J.Roberts 10+6reb, S.Davidson 9+4reb+2ast, D.Puoch Puoch 5
Waverley F.: M.Forbes 32+8reb+1ast, M.Akec 24+13reb+5ast, K.Shabazz 18+8ast, M.Meunier 17+5reb+3ast, R.Heath 7+2ast, B.Lewis 4+2reb

Eltham W. - Geelong U. 73-68

Rather expected game in Eltham where 13th ranked United (4-7) was defeated by eleventh ranked Wildcats (6-5) 73-68 on Saturday. Eltham W. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American power forward Joshua Sykes (203-1996, college: Fresno City) stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Xavier Bledson (198-1999, college: Indiana St.) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Wildcats players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Liam Herbert (182-2001) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Eltham W. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Ballarat M. and Nunawading S. Geelong U. lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Eltham W. will meet at home Diamond V.E. (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Geelong U. will play against Melbourne T. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: G.Blagojevic 16+7reb+2ast, L.Herbert 15+6reb+4ast, T.Forsyth 14+3reb+1ast, O.Odigie 8+5reb+1ast, M.Marach 7, D.Gatlin 4+11reb+3ast
Eltham W.: J.Sykes 22+8reb+1ast, X.Bledson 13+5reb+2ast, G.Hadley 13+3reb+1ast, M.McCarron 10+5reb+4ast, Z.Agosta 6, S.Short 5+7reb+6ast

Keilor T. - Kilsyth C. 78-94

Very predictable result in Melbourne where fourth ranked Cobras (7-5) beat 13th ranked Thunder (4-7) 94-78 on Saturday. Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners and swingman Corey Jeffs (203-1994, college: Winona St.) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Cobras' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Daniel Poelsma (202-2004) with 21 points and guard Deng Dut (193, college: DBU) scored 14 points and 5 assists. Four Keilor T. players scored in double figures. Cobras have a solid series of three victories in a row. Kilsyth C. maintains fourth place with 7-5 record, which they share with Frankston B. and Hobart C. Loser Thunder keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Kilsyth C. will meet at home league's leader Knox R. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Keilor T. will play against Casey (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: D.Poelsma 21+3reb+1ast, D.Dut 14+4reb+5ast, D.Foster 13+7reb+2ast, J.Beasley 12+8reb+3ast, D.Thompson 6+4reb+1ast, C.Harris 5+2reb
Kilsyth C.: K.Sy 34+6reb+1ast, C.Jeffs 18+4reb+4ast, H.MacDonald 14+4reb, B.Ursich 9+5reb+1ast, A.Tomada 7+6reb+4ast, D.Stith 6+4reb+2ast

Kilsyth C. - Frankston B. 73-107

There was a minor upset in Kilsyth where 4th placed Cobras (7-5) were outplayed by tenth ranked Blues (7-5) 107-73 on Sunday. Frankston B. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Cobras's 32. Frankston B. outrebounded Kilsyth C. 46-29 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Frankston B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Michael Harris (193-1999) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Igor Hadziomerovic (193-1992, college: Boise St.) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Blues players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Corey Jeffs (203-1994, college: Winona St.) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Frankston B. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kilsyth C. and Hobart C. Frankston B. will meet Nunawading S. (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Kilsyth C. will play against the league's leader Knox R. (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: C.Jeffs 17+6reb+1ast, H.MacDonald 12+2reb+1ast, K.Sy 8+9reb+3ast, B.Ursich 8+2reb+1ast, A.Tomada 7+2reb+4ast, J.Ahale 6+1reb+4ast
Frankston B.: M.Harris 36+7reb+2ast, I.Hadziomerovic 16+6reb+3ast, T.Samuel 13+4reb+4ast, C.Hastings 12+2reb+1ast, V.Monaghan 10+7reb, K.Box 6+6reb+1ast

Waverley F. - Knox R. 76-103

Everything went according to plan in Mount Waverley where first ranked Raiders (11-1) outleveled 12th ranked Falcons (5-7) 103-76 on Sunday. Knox R. outrebounded Waverley F. 45-34 including 36 on the defensive glass. Knox R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international guard Sunday Dech (195-1994, college: Barry) stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) with 13 points and 6 assists and American point guard Khalil Shabazz (183-1998, college: USF) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Five Knox R. and four Waverley F. players 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. Raiders have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Knox R. maintains first place with 11-1 record. Loser Falcons keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. Knox R. will meet Kilsyth C. (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Waverley F. will play against Ringwood (#17) in Heathmont and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: K.Shabazz 13+2reb+4ast, M.Meunier 13+3reb+6ast, M.Forbes 12+6reb, I.Abergut 11, M.Akec 10+7reb, R.Dean 6+4reb
Knox R.: S.Dech 21+6reb+3ast, T.Dufelmeier 17+9reb+3ast, K.Leaupepe 15+4reb+4ast, B.Nunn 15+2reb+3ast, R.Cheesman 11+4reb+2ast, N.Pelle 10+11reb+2ast

Bendigo B. - Mt.Gambier 70-100

There was no surprise in Bendigo where 6th ranked Braves (7-6) were crushed by second ranked Pioneers (9-3) 100-70 on Sunday. Mt.Gambier dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Braves's 40. Mt.Gambier looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Bendigo's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mt.Gambier made 7 blocks. Forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American swingman Kaden Archie (198-2000, college: Georgia South) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Archie is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Pioneers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Justin Johnson (198-1999, college: UTRGV) with 21 points and the other American import swingman Charles Matthews (198-1996, college: Michigan) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pioneers have a solid series of four victories in a row. Mt.Gambier maintains second place with 9-3 record having just two point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Braves dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Mt.Gambier will meet at home Dandenong R. (#19) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bendigo will play against Ballarat M. (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: C.Matthews 22+5reb+1ast, J.Johnson 21+4reb+3ast, L.Diing 12+4reb+2ast, B.Smythe 8+6reb, S.Anderson 5+2reb, L.O'Brien 2+1reb
Mt.Gambier: A.Aliir 22+13reb+5ast, K.Archie 22+7reb+1ast, A.Shelley 14+3reb+4ast, J.Palmer 13+4reb+4ast, A.Mudronja 13+5reb+2ast, D.Marshall 10+3ast

Group west

East Perth E. - SW Slammers 78-63

No shocking result in a game in Morley where eleventh ranked Eagles (3-5) defeated bottom-ranked Slammers (0-10) 78-63 on Friday. East Perth E. outrebounded SW Slammers 54-31 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. East Perth E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Jonah Antonio (196-1997, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was swingman Devan Craig (194-2003) with 15 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. East Perth E. moved-up to tenth place. Loser Slammers still closes the standings with ten games lost. East Perth E. will meet at home higher ranked Goldfields G. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. SW Slammers will play against Perry Lakes H. (#8) in Floreat and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: D.Craig 15+5reb+2ast, R.Evans 12+3reb+2ast, J.Poplar 10+9reb, C.Weeden 8+3reb+4ast, P.Keats 5+1reb+7ast, M.Wugol 5+5reb
East Perth E.: L.Roberts 21+16reb+7ast, I.Dimakopoulos 16+9reb+2ast, J.Antonio 14+11reb+2ast, M.Rice 9+4reb+3ast, C.Maker 9+3reb+2ast, N.Filpo 5+3reb+5ast

Joondalup W. - Perth R. 114-87

Very expected game in Joondalup where 11th ranked Redbacks (3-8) were rolled over by fourth ranked Wanneroo (7-4) 114-87 on Friday. Joondalup W. forced 20 Perth R. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American swingman Joey Baker (201-2000, college: Michigan) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) for the winners and his fellow American import swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was British-Nigerian center Emmanuel Kanwei (207-2003) with 20 points and 8 rebounds and American center Jonah Underwood (206-1996, college: HIU) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wanneroo have a solid series of three victories in a row. Joondalup W. moved-up to third place, which they share with Casey. Perth R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Penrith. Joondalup W. will meet Kalamunda ES (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Perth R. will play against East Perth E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: E.Kanwei 20+8reb+3ast, J.Underwood 16+6reb+1ast, J.Herbert 11+7reb+2ast, C.Aylett 11+1reb+5ast, J.Deegan 7+5reb, K.Weir 6+3reb
Joondalup W.: J.Baker 34+4reb+2ast, A.Kuerban 16+2reb+1ast, E.Elliott 15+3reb+5ast, J.Wellsteed 12+2reb+2ast, C.Turnage 9+8reb+6ast, B.Geel 8+2reb+1ast

Geraldton B. - Warwick S. 100-87

There was a surprise result in Wonthella where sixth ranked Buccaneers (6-3) beat leader Senators (9-1) 100-87 on Saturday. Geraldton B. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Senators's 34. Geraldton B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Johny Narkle (199-2001) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum) chipped in 20 points and 14 rebounds. Keyes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Elijah Pepper (193-2001, college: UC Davis) with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and British guard Mitchell Clarke (186-1999) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Geraldton B. moved-up to third place, which they share with Willetton T. and S.Adelaide P. Loser Senators still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Rockingham F.. Geraldton B. will meet Willetton T. (#7) on the road in the next round. Warwick S. will play against Goldfields G. (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: E.Pepper 29+7reb+6ast, M.Clarke 16+6reb+7ast, T.Withers 14+8reb, C.Creek 10+6reb, G.Pearl 8+5reb, C.Ellis 5+4reb+2ast
Geraldton B.: J.Narkle 30+11reb, J.Keyes 20+14reb+1ast, V.Williams Jr. 20+2reb+8ast, N.DeSantis 14+6reb+8ast, L.Hunt 6+7reb+3ast, A.Springs 5+2reb+1ast

Mandurah M. - Cockburn 95-93

Not a big story in a game in Mandurah where 13th ranked Cougars (1-9) were edged by seventh ranked Magic (7-3) 95-93 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great shooting night for Mandurah especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mandurah made 7 blocks. Naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) stepped up and scored 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners and point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) chipped in 23 points. The best for the losing side was American point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) with 30 points and the other American import swingman Terrandus Smith (193-1998, college: Union, TN) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Mandurah and four Cockburn players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mandurah moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Cockburn lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Mandurah will meet at home league's second-placed Rockingham F. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cockburn will play against Willetton T. (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: K.Martin 30+4reb+2ast, T.Smith 17+11reb+6ast, N.Pond 12+4reb+1ast, J.Hunt 12+2reb+5ast, H.Fitzgerald 8+6reb+2ast, C.Nai 5+2reb
Mandurah M.: J.Pesava 26+8reb+4ast, L.Bertram 23+4reb+3ast, J.Ealy 15+7reb+6ast, S.Freeman 15+9reb+2ast, J.Malie 12+4reb+1ast, C.Lowe 3

Perth R. - Willetton T. 76-84

Everything went according to plan in Northbridge where seventh ranked Tigers (6-3) won against 11th ranked Redbacks (3-8) 84-76 on Saturday. Willetton T. forced 21 Perth R. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-1990) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and guard Damien Scott (192-1992) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Tigers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was British-Nigerian center Emmanuel Kanwei (207-2003) with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Jonah Underwood (206-1996, college: HIU) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Willetton T. moved-up to third place, which they share with Geraldton B. and S.Adelaide P. Perth R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Penrith. Willetton T. will meet at home Geraldton B. (#6) in the next round. Perth R. will play against East Perth E. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: E.Kanwei 22+7reb+4ast, J.Underwood 14+9reb+1ast, C.Aylett 13+2reb+2ast, M.Teale 10+1ast, L.Cummings 9+8reb+7ast, M.Riley 3+6reb+2ast
Willetton T.: M.Vigor 16+12reb+6ast, D.Scott 15+8reb+7ast, T.Musumeci 14+1reb+2ast, T.Davis 10+2reb+3ast, T.Cherry 9, A.Fitzgerald 7+3reb

Rockingham F. - Joondalup W. 116-109

There was no surprise in Rockingham where 4th placed Wanneroo (7-4) was defeated by second ranked Flames (9-1) 116-109 on Saturday. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners and the former international guard Emmett Naar (185-1994, college: SMC) chipped in 32 points and 10 assists. Four Flames players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Ethan Elliott (190-2004, college: Trinity Baptist) scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Flames have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Rockingham F. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Warwick S. Loser Wanneroo dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Casey. Rockingham F. will meet Mandurah (#4) on the road in the next round. Joondalup W. will play against Kalamunda ES and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: C.Turnage 26+8reb+4ast, J.Baker 25+7reb+2ast, E.Elliott 24+6reb+8ast, V.Chadinha 9+3reb+1ast, J.Wellsteed 8+2reb, C.Davis 7+10reb+7ast
Rockingham F.: I.White 36+7reb+4ast, E.Naar 32+1reb+10ast, T.Durnin 13+7reb, L.Ross 13+13reb+3ast, T.Jackson 8+7reb+1ast, J.Pressley 6+3reb

Goldfields G. - Lakeside L. 79-78

No shocking result in a game in Kalgoorlie where fourth ranked Giants (7-2) edged 12th ranked Lightning (2-8) 79-78 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Goldfields G. outrebounded Lakeside L. 50-36 including 20 on the offensive glass. Goldfields G. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 19 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and swingman Joshua Duach (197-2003, college: Iona) chipped in 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American forward AJ Wilson (202-1997, college: S.Carolina) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Lakeside L. players scored in double figures. Lightning's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Giants have a solid series of three victories in a row. Goldfields G. moved-up to third place. Lakeside L. lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with eight games lost. Goldfields G. will meet East Perth E. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lakeside L. will play against Geraldton B. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: A.Wilson 20+5reb+3ast, C.Shervill 18+3reb+3ast, I.Lewis 17+7ast, J.Davey 14+16reb+2ast, T.Hollick 5+8reb+2ast, J.Bennett 3+1reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: J.Duach 33+2reb+4ast, D.Parsons 20+19reb+6ast, S.Morrow 8+2reb+1ast, S.Stewart 7+9reb+6ast, L.Rickwood-Pitt 6+9reb, N.Lawrence 3+3reb+1ast

Kalamunda ES - Perry Lakes H. 93-96

There was a minor upset in Kalamunda where 8th ranked Suns (4-6) were edged by tenth ranked Hawks (4-5) 96-93 on Saturday. Perry Lakes H. outrebounded Kalamunda ES 51-30 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Perry Lakes H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Luke Phillips (208-1999, college: ULM) stepped up and scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American forward Jaden Stanley-Williams (201-1999, college: MSUM) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Travis Fee (192-1992) with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Terrico White (196-1990, college: Ole Miss) scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Perry Lakes H. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sturt S. and W.Adelaide B. Loser Suns dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Perry Lakes H. will meet at home SW Slammers (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kalamunda ES will play against Joondalup W. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: T.White 24+5reb+4ast, T.Fee 23+5reb+6ast, M.Nelson 22+3reb+5ast, R.Huntington 10+2reb+1ast, M.Sam 6+3reb+5ast, S.Vaiangina 5+5reb
Perry Lakes H.: L.Phillips 25+6reb+5ast, J.Stanley-Williams 21+2reb+5ast, M.Leary 11+5reb+3ast, D.Miller 10+7reb+2ast, K.O'Donohue 7+4reb, N.Floyd 7+13reb+3ast