NBL One Round 13 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.

Second defeat of league's leader Forestville Eagles (11-2) against third ranked Woodville Warriors (9-4) 81-67 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Forestville Eagles. Woodville W. outrebounded Forestville E. 44-31 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Woodville W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Bryce Sloan (193, college: Azusa Pacific) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Mali-French Tim Troussel (203-1995, college: Newman) contributed with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for Forestville E.Woodville Warriors have a solid series of four victories in a row. Woodville W. maintains third place with 9-4 record having just six point less than leader BA CoE. Forestville E. at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by BA CoE. Forestville E. will play next round against Norwood F. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Woodville W. will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked S.Adelaide P. in Park Holme.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Central District Lions as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Central District Lions smashed 10th ranked Rockets in Gawler 120-87. Guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) stepped up and scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Kalani Sapwell chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. At the losing side forward Koop McCalop (-1994) responded with 29 points and 8 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. Central District Lions (12-1) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. N.Adelaide R. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Norwood F.. N.Adelaide R. will play next round against W.Adelaide B. trying to get back on the winning streak. C.District L. will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Southern T. at Morphett Vale.
Leading Excellence (14-4) recorded its fourth loss in Canberra on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by eleventh ranked Crusaders (7-8) 76-68. Garric Young nailed 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Rio Bruton came up with 9 points and 7 rebounds for BA CoE in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cent.Coast C. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Excellence still keeps top position with four games lost. Cent.Coast C. will meet at home higher ranked Sutherland (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. BA CoE will have a break next round.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. S.Adelaide P. beat Sturt S. on the road 97-85. Southern T. lost to Eastern M. on its own court 72-79. Norwood F. was outscored by W.Adelaide B. in Woodville 86-106. Norwood F. recorded a loss to Sturt S. at home 79-95. Woodville W. defeated Eastern M. on the opponent's court 76-75. N.Adelaide R. beat Southern T. in a home game 88-83. Newcastle F. was destroyed by Norths B. on the road 102-70. HKBA Spiders unfortunately lost to BA CoE on its own court 76-90. Inner WB recorded a loss to Illawarra H. 2 in Wollongong 95-98. Maitland was defeated by Manly Warr. at home 119-126. Hills H. was beaten by Sutherland on the opponent's court 85-73. Albury W.B. lost to Sydney C. in a home game 82-100. Cent.Coast C. was outscored by Canberra B. on the road 52-98. Penrith was rolled over Newcastle F. on its own court 63-98. Hills H. crushed HKBA Spiders in Baulkham Hills 89-70. Brisbane C. was beaten by Mackay at home 92-103. Northside W. won against Cairns M. on the opponent's court 102-91. Gold Coast R. managed to outperform SW Metro P. in a home game 109-93. Mackay recorded a loss to SD Spartans on the road 84-83. SC Phoenix crushed Rockhampton on its own court 112-85. Northside W. beat Townsville H. in Taigum 91-88. Hobart C. lost to Knox R. at home 90-94. Melbourne T. managed to outperform Mt.Gambier on the opponent's court 95-84. Nunawading S. rolled over Bendigo in a home game 91-59. Frankston B. was defeated by Ballarat M. on the road 86-84. Casey was beaten by Ringwood on its own court 93-109. Sandringham S. won against Dandenong R. in Cheltenham 112-105. Geelong U. managed to outperform Diamond V.E. at home 110-94. Keilor T. managed to beat Eltham W. on the opponent's court 96-78. NW Tasmania defeated Knox R. in a home game 97-86. Kilsyth C. was beaten by Waverley F. on the road 95-81. Kilsyth C. won against Geelong U. on its own court 92-77. Perth R. was outscored by East Perth E. in Morley 105-77. Lakeside L. recorded a loss to Willetton T. at home 88-93. Kalamunda ES was defeated by Warwick S. on the opponent's court 112-94. SW Slammers beat Cockburn in a home game 90-86. Rockingham F. won against Perth R. on the road 98-97. Willetton T. managed to outperform Mandurah on its own court 95-87. Perry Lakes H. recorded a loss to Joondalup W. in a road game 79-76. Cockburn defeated East Perth E. at home 122-107. Geraldton B. smashed Goldfields G. on the opponent's court 135-88.

Group central

Sturt S. - S.Adelaide P. 85-97

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked South Adelaide Panthers (8-5) beat 6th ranked Sturt Sabres (5-8) in Pasadena 97-85 on Saturday. S.Adelaide P. had a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Lloyd McVeigh (198-2003, college: Buffalo) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Chris Brandon (203, college: NKU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) accounted for 26 points and 6 rebounds. Brandon is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four South Adelaide Panthers players scored in double figures. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) came up with 28 points and 4 assists and the other American import guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Crossover Management) added 24 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Sturt S. in the defeat. S.Adelaide P. maintains fourth place with 8-5 record. Sturt S. lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. S.Adelaide P. will meet higher ranked Woodville W. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sturt S. will play against Eastern M. in Mt. Barker and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: J.Forbes 28+3reb+4ast, S.Black 24+8reb+3ast, B.Griscti 13+8reb+1ast, J.Tucker 8+2reb+1ast, S.Griffin 4+6reb+3ast, J.Turnbull 3+1ast
S.Adelaide P.: C.Brandon 26+6reb+1ast, L.McVeigh 24+12reb+3ast, K.Warner 21+7reb+4ast, C.Scott 15+4reb+4ast, T.Kubank 6+4reb+4ast, J.Hoppo 4+2reb+1ast

C.District L. - N.Adelaide R. 120-87

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Central District Lions as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Central District Lions smashed 10th ranked Rockets in Gawler 120-87. C.District L. outrebounded N.Adelaide R. 41-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. C.District L. shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 51.5 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by N.Adelaide R.'s players. Guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) stepped up and scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Kalani Sapwell (190-2002, college: LC State) chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. At the losing side forward Koop McCalop (-1994) responded with 29 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) scored 19 points. Five C.District L. and four N.Adelaide R. 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. Central District Lions (12-1) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. N.Adelaide R. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Norwood F.. N.Adelaide R. will play next round against W.Adelaide B. trying to get back on the winning streak. C.District L. will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Southern T. at Morphett Vale.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: K.McCalop 29+8reb, B.Johnson 19+2reb+2ast, T.Dowdell 10+4reb+4ast, M.Machar 10+2reb+1ast, J.Dyer 5+2reb+4ast, P.Dopud 4
C.District L.: K.Sapwell 24+5reb+5ast, K.Sapwell 14+4reb+8ast, J.Stanwix 14+2reb+6ast, C.Jewell 12+5reb+4ast, D.Manyang 11+3reb+1ast, M.Manyang 11+5reb

Southern T. - Eastern M. 72-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' (4-9) home loss to seventh ranked Eastern Mavericks (4-9) in Morphett Vale 72-79 on Saturday. Forward BJ Symons (-1998, agency: Dominion Sports Group) nailed 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Fred Webb (-1999) accounted for 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. American guard Jarvis Summers (190-1993, college: Ole Miss, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with 17 points and 5 assists and the other American import forward Jarvis Doles (203-1998, college: UMBC, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Southern T. in the defeat. Eastern M. maintains seventh place with 4-9 record, which they share with Southern T. Eastern M. will meet at home higher ranked Sturt S. (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Southern T. will play against the league's leader C.District L. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: J.Doles 19+5reb+1ast, J.Summers 17+4reb+5ast, H.Morris 10+9reb+2ast, I.Oste-Pinder 6+4reb+1ast, S.Bol 6+7reb+5ast, J.Molnar 6+2reb
Eastern M.: B.Symons 18+7reb+4ast, J.Bowden 17+5reb+1ast, O.Raneberg 14+3reb+2ast, B.Robinson 11+5reb+4ast, F.Webb 8+9reb+6ast, D.Jackson 5+3reb+1ast

W.Adelaide B. - Norwood F. 106-86

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Bearcats (6-7) rolled over 9th ranked Norwood Flames (3-10) in Woodville 106-86 on Saturday. W.Adelaide B. shot the lights out from three sinking 21 long-distance shots on high 51.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Norwood F.'s players. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) nailed 28 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Cameron Huefner (203-2001, college: SHSU) accounted for 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Bearcats players scored in double figures. Forward Aydan Janssan (196, college: Jessup) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Louis Bleechmore (198, college: Fairfield) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Norwood F. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. W.Adelaide B. maintains fifth place with 6-7 record. Norwood F. lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with N.Adelaide R.. W.Adelaide B. will meet N.Adelaide R. (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Norwood F. will play against the league's second-placed Forestville E. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: L.Bleechmore 16+10reb, A.Janssan 13+12reb+1ast, T.Goodall 12+2reb, R.Harrap 8+2reb+3ast, D.Webber 8+1reb, W.Mcbride 8+3reb+3ast
W.Adelaide B.: L.Mayen 28+9reb+4ast, J.Tryon 17+5reb+1ast, S.Stock 16+1reb+6ast, C.Huefner 16+9reb+4ast, K.Rasmussen 16+1reb+10ast, J.Spear 7+2reb+2ast

Woodville W. - Forestville E. 81-67

NBL One round 13 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader Forestville Eagles (11-2) against third ranked Woodville Warriors (9-4) 81-67 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Forestville Eagles. Woodville W. outrebounded Forestville E. 44-31 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Woodville W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Bryce Sloan (193, college: Azusa Pacific) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Mali-French Tim Troussel (203-1995, college: Newman) contributed with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Woodville Warriors players scored in double figures. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and the former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) added 17 points and 8 assists in the effort for Forestville E.Woodville Warriors have a solid series of four victories in a row. Woodville W. maintains third place with 9-4 record having just six point less than leader BA CoE. Forestville E. at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by BA CoE. Forestville E. will play next round against Norwood F. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Woodville W. will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked S.Adelaide P. in Park Holme.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: G.Mays 22+10reb+1ast, D.Johnson 17+2reb+8ast, A.Doyle 10+4reb+3ast, F.Ipassou 9+3reb+1ast, A.Starling 5+8reb+6ast, J.Wilson 4+3ast
Woodville W.: B.Sloan 20+5reb+6ast, N.Wurm 16+5reb+2ast, T.Troussel 15+7reb+6ast, R.Meldrum 11+3reb+3ast, U.Dibiamaka 9+5reb+2ast, J.Jackson 8+13reb+3ast

Norwood F. - Sturt S. 79-95

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Norwood Flames (3-10) lost to sixth ranked Sturt Sabres (5-8) in Marden 79-95 on Sunday. Sturt S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international center Benjamin Griscti (211-2002, college: UC Riverside) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Crossover Management) accounted for 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Walter Mcbride came up with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Riley Harrap (-2000) added 20 points respectively for Norwood F. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Norwood Flames' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Sturt S. maintains sixth place with 5-8 record. Norwood F. lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with N.Adelaide R.. Sturt S. will meet Eastern M. (#7) in the next round. Norwood F. will play against the league's second-placed Forestville E. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: R.Harrap 20+1reb+2ast, W.Mcbride 18+6reb+4ast, A.Janssan 14+7reb+2ast, C.Osborne 10+4reb+2ast, D.Webber 8+6reb+2ast, A.Green 6+8reb+1ast
Sturt S.: B.Griscti 29+15reb+2ast, S.Black 27+10reb+5ast, J.Forbes 18+7reb+6ast, J.Turnbull 14+1reb+1ast, J.Tucker 7+2reb+2ast, B.Cranna 0

Eastern M. - Woodville W. 75-76

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Woodville Warriors (9-4) edged 7th ranked Eastern Mavericks (4-9) in Mt. Barker 76-75 on Sunday. Point guard Nicholas Wurm (183-1997, college: Dickinson St.) nailed 29 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Bryce Sloan (193, college: Azusa Pacific) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Woodville Warriors' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Broderick Robinson (185-1995, college: UMKC) came up with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and forward BJ Symons (-1998, agency: Dominion Sports Group) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Eastern M. in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Woodville Warriors. Woodville W. maintains third place with 9-4 record having just six point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Eastern Mavericks keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Southern T.. Woodville W. will meet at home S.Adelaide P. (#4) in the next round. Eastern M. will play against Sturt S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: B.Robinson 22+7reb+6ast, O.Raneberg 19+1reb+1ast, B.Symons 12+6reb+5ast, L.Hunter 9+5reb+4ast, J.Bowden 8+4reb+4ast, F.Webb 4+1reb+1ast
Woodville W.: N.Wurm 29+9reb+2ast, B.Sloan 15+5reb+2ast, T.Troussel 13+1reb+4ast, R.Meldrum 6, K.Whitmore 4+1reb, J.Jackson 3+7reb+5ast

N.Adelaide R. - Southern T. 88-83

There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (4-9) lost to tenth ranked Rockets (3-10) in Greenacres 83-88 on Sunday. N.Adelaide R. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Noarlunga City Southern Tigers's 26. N.Adelaide R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Koop McCalop (-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-1990, college: ABU) accounted for 23 points. Forward Harry Morris (198-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds and American forward Jarvis Doles (203-1998, college: UMBC, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Southern T. in the defeat. Four Southern T. players scored in double figures. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. N.Adelaide R. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Norwood F. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Eastern M.. N.Adelaide R. will meet at home higher ranked W.Adelaide B. (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Southern T. will play against the league's leader C.District L. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: J.Doles 23+7reb+3ast, H.Morris 21+17reb+2ast, J.Molnar 14+6reb+1ast, J.Summers 12+8ast, N.Logan 9+1reb, L.Ajith 2+1reb
N.Adelaide R.: K.McCalop 24+11reb+2ast, T.Dowdell 23+4reb+2ast, M.Machar 17+7reb+2ast, B.Johnson 7+2reb+7ast, J.Sangster 7+6reb+6ast, P.Dopud 7+2reb

Group east

Norths B. - Newcastle F. 102-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Norths Bears' (7-7) home victory over 10th ranked Falcons (7-8) in Crows Nest 102-70 on Saturday. Norths B. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons's 40 and made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Norths B. outrebounded Newcastle F. 36-22 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Hunter Goodrick (201-2000, college: CBU) nailed 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Austin Patterson (190-2002, college: Montana) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Norths Bears players scored in double figures. American forward Leo OBoyle (201-2000, college: Penn State) came up with 17 points and naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Newcastle F. in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Norths Bears. Norths B. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Goldfields G. and Manly Warr. Loser Falcons dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Norths B. will meet at home Manly Warr. (#6) in the next round. Newcastle F. will play against Manly Warr. in Narrabeen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: L.O'Boyle 17+2reb+2ast, K.Shannon 9+2ast, A.Clinton 9+1ast, E.Stephens 8+2reb+3ast, J.Jennings 7+2reb+1ast, R.Beisty 7+6reb+3ast
Norths B.: I.Mitchell 19+3reb, H.Goodrick 19+7reb+3ast, L.Bofinger 15+5reb, A.Patterson 13+5reb+6ast, J.Weinstein 9+3reb+2ast, L.Holey 8+5reb

HKBA Spiders - BA CoE 76-90

Very expected game when 12th ranked Spiders (5-9) lost to first ranked Excellence (14-4) in Hornsby 76-90 on Saturday. BA CoE had a 35-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rio Bruton nailed 30 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and forward Marcus Vaughns (198-2007) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Mohamed Kone (188, college: Bemidji St.) came up with 32 points and 4 assists and guard Alexander Sidhu (188-2001) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for HKBA Spiders in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. BA CoE maintains first place with 14-4 record. Loser Spiders dropped to the thirteenth position with nine games lost. BA CoE will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. HKBA Spiders will play against Albury W.B. (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
HKBA Spiders: M.Kone 32+4reb+4ast, B.Ansuh-Yeboah 12+5reb+1ast, A.Sidhu 11+10reb, A.Douglas 8+4reb, S.Hall 4+6reb+4ast, D.Titus 4+4reb
BA CoE: R.Bruton 30+5reb+1ast, M.Vaughns 18+6reb+1ast, W.Hamilton 14+6reb+4ast, J.Mach 9+7reb, B.Diing 7+1reb, J.Faale 7+7reb+2ast

Illawarra H. 2 - Inner WB 98-95

Very predictable result when second ranked Hawks (11-3) edged 14th ranked Bulls (4-10) in Wollongong 98-95 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Illawarra H. 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Naturalized Syrian forward Christian Maran (196-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) accounted for 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) came up with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Ramon Cao (202-1997, college: Florida Coll.) added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Inner WB in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Hawks. Illawarra H. 2 maintains second place with 11-3 record having just nine point less than leader BA CoE, which they share with Sydney C. Inner WB lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with Lakeside L.. Illawarra H. 2 will meet Canberra B. (#4) on the road in the next round. Inner WB will play against Maitland (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: R.Cao 21+7reb+2ast, M.Djeric 20+7reb+6ast, A.Swanson 18+9reb+2ast, T.Tolovae 15+3reb+3ast, M.Clark 12+7reb+4ast, K.Brefo 9+4reb+1ast
Illawarra H. 2: C.Maran 24+13reb+1ast, K.McDowell-White 21+5reb+7ast, L.Dent 17+3reb+9ast, M.Mims 16+3reb, T.Blanchfield 15+6reb+5ast, K.Leslie 3+2reb

Maitland M. - Manly Warr. 119-126

Everything could happen in Maitland at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and 8th ranked Mustangs had identical 6-7 record. But Mustangs were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Narrabeen 126-119 on Saturday night. Manly Warr. made 29-of-38 free shots (76.3 percent) during the game. New Zealand point guard Mason Bragg (182-1993) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) accounted for 20 points and 16 rebounds. Worth to mention Eldridge played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 17 rebounds and American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific, agency: Starting 5) added 19 points respectively for Maitland in the defeat. Four Manly Warr. and five Maitland players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manly Warr. (7-7) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Goldfields G. and Norths B. Maitland lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Manly Warr. will meet Norths B. (#7) in the next round. Maitland will play against Bankstown B. in Condell Park and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: B.Parsons 32+17reb+2ast, M.Worthy 19+3reb+3ast, D.Millburn 14+2reb+1ast, L.Vea 13+8reb+2ast, C.Little 12+5reb+3ast, J.Cole 10+2reb
Manly Warr.: I.Lee 30+1reb+2ast, M.Bragg 27+14reb+8ast, P.Purifoy 21+5reb+3ast, M.Eldridge 20+16reb+1ast, Z.Kimball 10+3reb+1ast, S.Valkovic 8+6reb+1ast

Sutherland S. - Hills H. 85-73

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Sharks (9-5) defeated 13th ranked Hornets (6-9) in Sutherland 85-73 on Saturday. Sutherland outrebounded Hills H. 50-28 including a 44-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sutherland looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) nailed 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and naturalized British center Jason Spurgin (211-2001, college: BGSU) accounted for 8 points and 14 rebounds. American Zachery Hudson (203-1997, college: CBC, agency: Dominion Sports Group) came up with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Gak (208-1998, college: Miami, FL) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Hills H. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sutherland maintains fifth place with 9-5 record. Hills H. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Keilor T.. Sutherland will meet higher ranked Sydney C. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hills H. will play against Bankstown B. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: D.Gak 17+5reb, Z.Hudson 16+7reb+5ast, L.Moss 13+5reb+3ast, P.Momoisea 6+2ast, J.Foy 5+2reb, S.Orsini 5
Sutherland S.: K.Noi 18+6reb+5ast, R.Abbott 11+5reb+2ast, L.Hutchison 10+3reb+4ast, T.Young 9+2reb+7ast, L.Jamieson 8+6reb+3ast, J.Spurgin 8+14reb+2ast

Albury W.B. - Sydney C. 82-100

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Bandits (3-11) lost to third ranked Sydney City Comets (11-3) in Albury 82-100 on Saturday. Sydney C. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Bandits's 34. Naturalized British forward Obi Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii) accounted for 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. Forward Matthew Gray (203-1999) came up with 24 points and 7 rebounds and New Zealand point guard Francis Wineera-Mulvihill (184-1999) added 26 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Albury W.B. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Sydney City Comets. Sydney C. moved-up to second place, which they share with Illawarra H. 2. Loser Bandits keeps the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. Sydney C. will meet at home Sutherland (#5) in the next round. Albury W.B. will play against HKBA Spiders (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: F.Wineera-Mulvihill 26+5reb+2ast, M.Gray 24+7reb+3ast, M.La Spina 18+8reb+1ast, S.Lafaele 9+11reb+1ast, J.Cincurak 5+6reb+5ast, E.Drum 0
Sydney C.: O.Kyei 30+11reb+6ast, B.Bayles 23+7reb+6ast, J.Crnogorac 15+11reb, V.Foketi 13+2reb+2ast, A.Mundine 8+3reb+2ast, C.Adup 5+3reb

Canberra B. - Cent.Coast C. 98-52

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Canberra B. (11-4) crushed at home 11th ranked Crusaders (7-8) 98-52 on Saturday. Canberra B. dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Crusaders's 24. Canberra B. outrebounded Cent.Coast C. 48-29 including 35 on the defensive glass. Forward William Mayfield (-2000) nailed 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) accounted for 14 points. Four Canberra B. players scored in double figures. American swingman Ilisia Washington (194-1998, college: Regis Univ., agency: Dominion Sports Group) came up with 12 points and 4 steals and the other American import forward Garric Young added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for Cent.Coast C. in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canberra B. maintains fourth place with 11-4 record. Loser Crusaders dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Canberra B. will meet at home league's second-placed Illawarra H. 2 in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cent.Coast C. will play against Sutherland (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: S.Kuol 12+2reb+1ast, I.Washington 12+4reb+1ast, G.Young 8+6reb+1ast, L.Manhom 7+5reb, S.Chapman 4+5reb, H.Gunderson 4+2reb
Canberra B.: G.Morison 14+3reb+3ast, E.Wardlow 12+5reb+1ast, B.Bruton 11+1reb+2ast, W.Mayfield 11+8reb+2ast, L.Smith 11+4reb, W.Rice 9+5reb

Penrith P. - Newcastle F. 63-98

Very expected game when 16th ranked Panthers (3-13) were smashed by tenth ranked Falcons (7-8) in Penrith 98-63 on Sunday. Newcastle F. forced 21 Penrith turnovers and outrebounded them 48-33 including 36 on the defensive glass. Newcastle F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds. Four Falcons players scored in double figures. Swingman Jonah Pares (192-2003) came up with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Zeke Evans (204-2003) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Penrith in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newcastle F. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Penrith lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 13 games lost. Newcastle F. will meet higher ranked Manly Warr. (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Penrith will play against Sydney C. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: B.Schwarzer 13+2reb+2ast, Z.Evans 11+5reb+1ast, L.Charlton 11+3reb+1ast, J.Pares 8+6reb+5ast, O.Amajoyi 7+2reb, A.Lulka 4+6reb+1ast
Newcastle F.: M.Cherry 24+12reb+3ast, L.O'Boyle 15+4reb+6ast, R.Beisty 14+13reb+2ast, M.Maluach 12+4reb+1ast, E.Stephens 11+1reb, K.Shannon 8+3reb+5ast

BA CoE - Cent.Coast C. 68-76

Leading Excellence (14-4) recorded its fourth loss in Canberra on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by eleventh ranked Crusaders (7-8) 76-68. Cent.Coast C. forced 23 BA CoE turnovers. American forward Garric Young nailed 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and forward Lino Manhom (213-1998, college: UTPB) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Rio Bruton came up with 9 points and 7 rebounds and forward Marcus Vaughns (198-2007) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for BA CoE in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cent.Coast C. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Excellence still keeps top position with four games lost. Cent.Coast C. will meet at home higher ranked Sutherland (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. BA CoE will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: M.Vaughns 11+8reb, G.Bar 10+1reb+1ast, J.Faale 10+3reb+1ast, R.Bruton 9+7reb+3ast, F.Pavely 8+5reb+2ast, W.Hamilton 8+4reb
Cent.Coast C.: G.Young 24+7reb, L.Manhom 12+9reb+1ast, L.Cassidy 12+3reb+6ast, T.Akamarmoi 11+7reb+1ast, S.Kuol 6+2reb, J.Shoaib 5+1ast

HKBA Spiders - Hills H. 70-89

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Hornets (6-9) rolled over 12th ranked Spiders (5-9) in Hornsby 89-70 on Sunday. Hills H. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Spiders' 38. Hills H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Gak (208-1998, college: Miami, FL) nailed 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American forward Meekness Payne (201-1999, college: CSU-Pueblo, agency: Dominion Sports Group) accounted for 25 points. Payne attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Four Hornets players scored in double figures. American guard Mohamed Kone (188, college: Bemidji St.) came up with 23 points and the other American import Akil Douglas (208-1994, college: Clark Atlanta) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for HKBA Spiders in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hills H. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Keilor T. Loser Spiders dropped to the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Hills H. will meet at home higher ranked Bankstown B. (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. HKBA Spiders will play against Albury W.B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
HKBA Spiders: M.Kone 23+4reb+2ast, A.Douglas 15+8reb+1ast, A.Acuel 9+5reb+2ast, D.Titus 7+6reb+1ast, A.Redhead 6+5reb, D.Garrett 3
Hills H.: M.Payne 25+4reb+2ast, D.Gak 20+9reb+3ast, Z.Hudson 16+5reb+8ast, L.Moss 13+4reb+2ast, J.Foy 5+4reb+3ast, J.Patmore 2+4reb+2ast

Group north

Brisbane C. - Mackay M. 92-103

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when leader Capitals (6-2) lost to second ranked Meteors (6-3) in Brisbane 92-103 on Friday. Mackay shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Akol Mawein (206, college: Sacramento St.) nailed 26 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized South Sudanese power forward Emmanuel Malou (206-1993, college: Iowa St.) accounted for 28 points and 7 rebounds. The former international swingman Samuel McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) came up with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Cameron Thew (208-1999) added 11 points and 14 rebounds respectively for Brisbane C. in the defeat. Four Mackay and five Brisbane C. players scored in double figures. Capitals' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Meteors. Despite that victory Mackay went down to third position due to points difference. Loser Capitals dropped to the second place with two games lost. Mackay will meet at home Ipswich F. (#7) in the next round. Brisbane C. will play against the league's leader SC Phoenix (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: S.McDaniel 29+6reb+6ast, U.Dibiamaka 20+2reb+2ast, G.Papacostas 13+1reb+1ast, C.Thew 11+14reb, I.Tueta 10+3reb+7ast, T.Soong 4+2reb+3ast
Mackay M.: E.Malou 28+7reb+2ast, A.Mawein 26+9reb+2ast, C.Goldfinch 21+4reb+3ast, J.Brenchley 15+3reb+3ast, J.Jamerson 6+3reb+4ast, M.Khalu 5+6reb+6ast

Cairns M. - Northside W. 91-102

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Wizards (6-4) defeated 11th ranked Marlins (2-7) in Cairns 102-91 on Friday. Northside W. dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Marlins's 50 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Northside W. forced 22 Cairns M. turnovers. American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Durrell McDonald (188-1994, college: Mercyhurst) accounted for 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) came up with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Kian Dennis (197-2001) added 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Cairns M. in the defeat. Five Northside W. and four Cairns M. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Northside W. maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Cairns M. lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with seven games lost. Northside W. will meet at home Logan T. (#5) in the next round. Cairns M. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: D.Heuir 21+1reb+3ast, K.Dennis 19+7reb+2ast, K.Stattmann 17+9reb+7ast, K.Stattmann 13+3reb+3ast, C.AhWang 9+4reb+1ast, T.Drinnan 5
Northside W.: T.Williams 22+7reb+3ast, D.McDonald 20+5reb+7ast, N.McCullough 20+2reb+1ast, J.Richardson 15+7reb+1ast, J.Kunen 10+11reb+2ast, B.Crown 6+3reb

Gold Coast R. - SW Metro P. 109-93

There was no surprise when 11th ranked South West Metro Pirates (2-6) lost to eighth ranked Rollers (4-4) in Gold Coast 93-109 on Saturday. Gold Coast R. shot 62.1 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. Gold Coast R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Preston Le Gassick (182-2003, college: Menlo) nailed 32 points and 9 assists for the winning side and American swingman Charles Smith IV (196-2000, college: PVAMU, agency: Haylett Sports) accounted for 21 points and 6 rebounds. Smith IV is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Rollers players scored in double figures. Center Ben Volkman (206-1997, college: Maryville, MO) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and Canadian-Serbian point guard Dragan Stajic (188-2000, college: Ottawa) added 9 points and 15 assists respectively for SW Metro P. in the defeat. South West Metro Pirates' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Gold Coast R. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ipswich F. and Logan T. Loser South West Metro Pirates keeps the eleventh position with six games lost. Gold Coast R. will meet at home Townsville H. (#8) in the next round. SW Metro P. will play against SD Spartans in Brisbane and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: B.Volkman 29+10reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 13+4reb+1ast, B.Teys 13+3reb, L.Anderson 12+2reb+2ast, D.Stajic 9+3reb+15ast, K.Woodfall 9+1reb
Gold Coast R.: P.Le Gassick 32+3reb+9ast, B.Mazlin 21+4reb+2ast, C.Smith IV 21+6reb+1ast, R.Te Rangi 14+9reb+3ast, E.Kamu 8+1reb+2ast, J.Bradtke 6+5reb+4ast

SD Spartans - Mackay M. 84-83

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Spartans (4-5) edged much higher ranked Meteors (6-3) in Brisbane 84-83 on Saturday. SD Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Blake Jones (208-2002, college: CS Monterey) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Romanian Nandor Kuti (196-1997) accounted for 16 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Jaxon Brenchley (196, college: Denver) came up with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized South Sudanese forward Akol Mawein (206, college: Sacramento St.) added 19 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Mackay in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. SD Spartans moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Townsville H. Loser Meteors dropped to the third position with three games lost. SD Spartans will meet at home SW Metro P. (#11) in the next round. Mackay will play against Ipswich F. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: J.Brenchley 24+9reb+4ast, A.Mawein 19+10reb+3ast, M.Khalu 12+3reb+2ast, C.Goldfinch 10+3reb, E.Malou 9+6reb+2ast, J.Harris 4+2reb
SD Spartans: T.Wigness 21+3reb+9ast, B.Jones 21+13reb+2ast, N.Kuti 16+12reb+7ast, A.Ugrinic 10+2reb+1ast, J.Morel 6+3reb+1ast, L.Li 5+5reb+1ast

SC Phoenix - Rockhampton R. 112-85

Very expected game when 9th ranked Rockets (3-6) were smashed by first ranked Phoenix (7-2) in Cotton Tree 112-85 on Saturday. SC Phoenix outrebounded Rockhampton 47-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. SC Phoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Rockhampton's players. Guard Darnell Robateau (185-1997, college: PLNU) nailed a triple-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) accounted for 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Phoenix players scored in double figures. American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-1994, college: Xavier) came up with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import forward Jalen Graham (206-2001, college: Arkansas) added 24 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Rockhampton in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Phoenix. SC Phoenix maintains first place with 7-2 record. Rockhampton lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. SC Phoenix will meet league's second-placed Brisbane C. on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rockhampton will play against Ipswich F. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rockhampton R.: J.Graham 24+6reb+2ast, M.Bernard 22+5reb+7ast, J.Blanchard 17+10reb+1ast, I.Ayoubi 8+1reb+3ast, K.Tuakura 6+2reb+1ast, H.Hornery 3+5reb
SC Phoenix: D.Robateau 21+12reb+10ast, E.Ross 20+7reb+6ast, E.Kafritsas 13+5reb+7ast, E.Cato 13+2reb+1ast, J.Robateau 13+2reb+5ast, D.Ross-Paiwan 11+1ast

Townsville H. - Northside W. 88-91

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Wizards (6-4) edged 7th ranked Townsville Heat (4-5) in Hermit Park 91-88 on Saturday. Joshua Kunen (203-2000, college: USF) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side and American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) accounted for 26 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American-German Grant Teichmann (191-1996, college: C-N, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for Townsville H. in the defeat. Five Townsville H. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Northside W. maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Loser Townsville Heat dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with SD Spartans. Northside W. will meet at home Logan T. (#5) in the next round. Townsville H. will play against Gold Coast R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: E.Betts 21+10reb+4ast, G.Teichmann 16+3reb+4ast, R.Peachey 16+4reb, K.Kuany 14+7reb+1ast, C.Cedar 13, H.Pennisi 6+5reb+1ast
Northside W.: J.Kunen 27+11reb+4ast, T.Williams 26+6reb+3ast, D.McDonald 16+4reb+2ast, J.Richardson 7+1reb+1ast, N.McCullough 7+2reb+2ast, A.Hillman 6+6reb

Group south

Hobart C. - Knox R. 90-94

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Chargers' (10-6) home loss to first ranked Raiders (14-3) in Hobart 90-94 on Friday. Knox R. made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Hobart C. outrebounded Knox R. 43-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Forward Keli Leaupepe (198-2000, college: LMU) nailed 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and the former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) accounted for 19 points and 6 assists. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) came up with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and German center Ole Angerstein (208-1995) added 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks respectively for Hobart C. in the defeat. Four Knox R. and five Hobart C. players scored in double figures. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Raiders. Knox R. maintains first place with 14-3 record. Loser Chargers keeps the second position with six games lost. They share it with Mt.Gambier. Knox R. will meet Eltham W. (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Hobart C. will play against Nunawading S. (#9) in East Burwood and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: W.Cranston-Lown 31+8reb+5ast, O.Angerstein 17+11reb, V.DeAngelo 13+3reb+4ast, J.Richards 12+3reb+3ast, H.Makeny 11+9reb+1ast, J.Chilcott 6+6reb+1ast
Knox R.: K.Leaupepe 27+5reb, T.Dufelmeier 19+4reb+6ast, B.Nunn 17+4reb+1ast, H.Sewell 11+2reb, B.Blake 11+8reb+4ast, S.Dech 9+7reb+3ast

Mt.Gambier - Melbourne T. 84-95

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Tigers (9-6) defeated 3rd placed Pioneers (10-6) in Mt Gambier 95-84 on Friday. The former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) nailed 34 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) accounted for 26 points. American guard Joe Palmer (193-2001, college: Colorado St., agency: Warren Sports International) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Mt.Gambier in the defeat. Four Mt.Gambier players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tigers. Melbourne T. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ballarat M. and Casey. Loser Pioneers dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with Hobart C.. Melbourne T. will meet at home Bendigo (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mt.Gambier will play against Diamond V.E. (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mt.Gambier: J.Palmer 23+10reb+4ast, A.Aliir 20+6reb+3ast, K.Archie 15+2reb+2ast, A.Doyle 12+6reb, D.Marshall 6+2reb, J.Haggett 3+2reb
Melbourne T.: T.Wilson 34+9reb+4ast, J.Purchase 26+2reb+3ast, C.Arcidiacono 17+2reb+2ast, T.Chehhal 9+2reb, M.Gaze 5+5reb+5ast, K.Garnaut 2+4reb+2ast

Nunawading S. - Bendigo B. 91-59

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Braves (8-9) were outleveled by eleventh ranked Spectres (8-7) in East Burwood 91-59 on Saturday. Nunawading S. outrebounded Bendigo 44-32 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Nunawading S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Tristan Devers (191-2005) nailed 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Christian DAngelo (191-2003) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Spectres players scored in double figures. American swingman Charles Matthews (198-1996, college: Michigan) came up with 16 points and 4 steals and Lual Diing (205-1998) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Bendigo in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nunawading S. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sandringham S. Loser Braves dropped to the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Nunawading S. will meet at home league's second-placed Hobart C. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bendigo will play against Melbourne T. (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: C.Matthews 16+4reb+2ast, L.Diing 11+5reb, B.Smythe 11+3reb, J.Johnson 8+5reb+1ast, L.O'Brien 6+1reb+3ast, I.Fofana 4+3reb
Nunawading S.: T.Devers 24+8reb+1ast, C.D'Angelo 17+5reb+2ast, J.Gandolfo 10+2reb+4ast, B.Mack 10+8reb+3ast, N.Tata 6+6reb, J.Mutimer 6+2reb+3ast

Ballarat M. - Frankston B. 86-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Miners' (9-6) home victory over 7th ranked Blues (8-8) in Wendouree 86-84 on Saturday. Guard Luke Rosendale (194-2001) nailed 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and guard Nicholas Stoddart (188-2000) accounted for 30 points. Four Miners players scored in double figures. Guard Michael Harris (193-1999) came up with 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and guard Kingsley Box (196-2001, college: SUU) added 15 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Frankston B. in the defeat. Ballarat M. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Melbourne T. and Casey. Frankston B. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Waverley F. and Ringwood. Ballarat M. will meet Ringwood (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Frankston B. will play against Dandenong R. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: M.Harris 35+7reb+3ast, K.Box 15+13reb+2ast, D.Trist 10+5reb+1ast, T.Samuel 8+3reb+5ast, V.Monaghan 6+8reb+1ast, L.Barker 6+2reb+6ast
Ballarat M.: N.Stoddart 30, L.Rosendale 24+6reb+1ast, M.Majok 13+15reb+1ast, D.Prim 11+11reb+1ast, Z.Dunmore 5+4reb, J.Lloyd 2

Casey C. - Ringwood H. 93-109

There was an upset when 4th placed Cavaliers (9-6) lost to thirteenth ranked Ringwood Hawks (8-8) in Cranbourne 93-109 on Saturday. Ringwood made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) nailed 37 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side and American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC) accounted for 30 points and 8 rebounds. Lawton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) came up with 37 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Ben Waller (195-2006) added 19 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Casey in the defeat. Four Casey players scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Ringwood Hawks. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Waverley F. and Frankston B. Loser Cavaliers keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Melbourne T. and Ballarat M.. Ringwood will meet at home higher ranked Ballarat M. (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Casey will play against Eltham W. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: P.Bungei 37+8reb+4ast, B.Waller 19+9reb+2ast, T.Hankerson 15+5reb+2ast, N.Roberts 10+7reb+3ast, G.Gak 6+3reb+1ast, H.Marks 4+2reb
Ringwood H.: T.Krebs 37+9reb+2ast, J.Lawton 30+8reb+1ast, A.Glover 23+4reb+5ast, M.Fennell 6+4reb+1ast, S.Lees 5+1reb, H.Sealey 4+2reb+4ast

Dandenong R. - Sandringham S. 105-112

Very predictable result when tenth ranked Sabres (8-7) won against 19th ranked Rangers (3-12) in Dandenong 112-105 on Saturday. Sandringham S. made 30-of-35 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game, while Dandenong R. only scored thirteen points from the stripe. Guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) nailed 40 points (!!!) and 8 assists for the winning side and the former international forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) accounted for 27 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Justin Bieker (196-2000, college: Utah Tech) added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Dandenong R. in the defeat. Five Dandenong R. players scored in double figures. Rangers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Sabres. Sandringham S. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Nunawading S. Dandenong R. lost their third game in a row. They keep the nineteenth position with 12 games lost. Sandringham S. will meet higher ranked Ballarat M. (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dandenong R. will play against Frankston B. (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: B.Hobbs 19+3reb+6ast, J.Bieker 19+6reb+5ast, R.Rapp 18+6reb+2ast, M.Peatling 17+13reb+1ast, R.Monyyong 14+7reb+1ast, B.Rough 8+7reb+1ast
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 40+3reb+8ast, F.Krslovic 27+9reb, M.Machar 22+7reb+1ast, D.Pineau 6+11reb+1ast, D.Barlow 5+5reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 5+1reb

Geelong U. - Diamond V.E. 110-94

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (4-11) lost to fifteenth ranked United (6-10) in Geelong 94-110 on Saturday. Geelong U. dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Diamond Valley Eagles's 48 and made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Geelong U. outrebounded Diamond V.E. 48-29 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Geelong U. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU, agency: Dominion Sports Group) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winning side and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU) accounted for 21 points and 8 assists. Center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) came up with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized British swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for Diamond V.E. in the defeat. Five Geelong U. and four Diamond V.E. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Geelong U. went down to sixteenth position due to points difference. Diamond V.E. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eighteenth place with 11 games lost. Geelong U. will meet at home higher ranked Nunawading S. (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Diamond V.E. will play against NW Tasmania (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: J.Perry 26+9reb+6ast, A.Thoseby 21+1reb+4ast, N.Manyang 13+5reb+1ast, A.Bandilovski 13+3ast, R.Haywood 8+4reb+2ast, J.Ghee 5+2reb+2ast
Geelong U.: T.Forsyth 25+11reb, D.Gatlin 21+3reb+8ast, L.Herbert 16+3reb+2ast, M.Marach 14+4reb+3ast, G.Blagojevic 12+13reb+5ast, K.Malone 12+7reb+6ast

Eltham W. - Keilor T. 78-96

There was a small surprise when sixteenth ranked Thunder (6-9) defeated 13th ranked Wildcats (7-8) in Eltham 96-78 on Saturday. Keilor T. made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. Keilor T. outrebounded Eltham W. 38-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Guard Daniel Foster (198-2001, college: Nevada) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and forward Daniel Poelsma (202-2004) accounted for 22 points. American power forward Joshua Sykes (203-1996, college: Fresno City) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and guard Sam Short (195-1998) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively for Eltham W. in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Keilor T. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Hills H. Eltham W. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Keilor T. will meet at home higher ranked Ringwood (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Eltham W. will play against Casey in Cranbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: J.Sykes 19+6reb+2ast, Z.Agosta 16+2reb, S.Short 13+4reb+6ast, M.McCarron 10+3reb+5ast, Z.Cunningham 10+2reb, X.Bledson 5+3reb+1ast
Keilor T.: D.Poelsma 22+3reb+1ast, D.Foster 22+13reb+8ast, D.Thompson 14+10reb+2ast, A.Ayilara 12+5reb+3ast, R.Philippe 11+1reb+3ast, P.Ryan 9+1reb+1ast

NW Tasmania - Knox R. 97-86

There was an upset when leader Raiders (14-3) lost to eighteenth ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (5-11) in Ulverstone 86-97 on Saturday. Guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) nailed 29 points and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international guard Kye Savage (186-2005) accounted for 23 points. The former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) came up with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and forward Keli Leaupepe (198-2000, college: LMU) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Knox R. in the defeat. Five NW Tasmania and four Knox R. players scored in double figures. NW Tasmania moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Perth R. Loser Raiders still keeps top position with three games lost. NW Tasmania will meet Diamond V.E. (#18) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Knox R. will play against Eltham W. (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: T.Dufelmeier 22+9reb+4ast, H.Sewell 19+6reb+1ast, K.Leaupepe 17+7reb+3ast, B.Blake 10+9reb, B.Nunn 8+2reb+7ast, N.Haines 5+3reb+3ast
NW Tasmania: L.Barker 29+3reb+4ast, K.Savage 23+2reb, A.Woodhill 14+10reb+1ast, I.Atuer 13+5ast, A.Sullivan 11+9reb+1ast, B.Majok 3+1reb

Waverley F. - Kilsyth C. 95-81

There was a small surprise when fourteenth ranked Falcons (8-8) beat 12th ranked Cobras (9-8) in Mount Waverley 95-81 on Saturday. Waverley F. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Cobras's 32. Waverley F. forced 19 Kilsyth C. turnovers. Guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and American forward Mason Forbes (206-1999, college: SMC) accounted for 16 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) came up with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Kilsyth C. in the defeat. Five Waverley F. and four Kilsyth C. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Falcons. Waverley F. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Ringwood and Frankston B. Loser Cobras dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. Waverley F. will meet at home league's second-placed Hobart C. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kilsyth C. will play against Dandenong R. (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 21+5reb+6ast, J.Ahale 12+4reb+1ast, K.Sy 11+10reb+1ast, B.Ursich 10+4reb+1ast, M.Dielemans 8+1reb+4ast, C.Jeffs 7+2reb
Waverley F.: M.Forbes 16+10reb+1ast, M.Harper 15+4reb+1ast, K.Shabazz 14+4ast, R.Heath 13+1reb+1ast, M.Meunier 12+10reb+7ast, M.McCarthy 11+10reb+3ast

Kilsyth C. - Geelong U. 92-77

Rather expected game when 15th ranked United (6-10) lost to twelfth ranked Cobras (9-8) in Kilsyth 77-92 on Sunday. Kilsyth C. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Jamie Ahale (196-1999, college: UIC) nailed 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) accounted for 16 points and 9 assists. Five Cobras players scored in double figures. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) came up with 19 points and 9 rebounds and forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU, agency: Dominion Sports Group) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Geelong U. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kilsyth C. moved-up to seventh place. Loser United dropped to the sixteenth position with ten games lost. Kilsyth C. will meet at home Dandenong R. (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Geelong U. will play against Nunawading S. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: G.Blagojevic 19+9reb+2ast, T.Forsyth 18+7reb, L.Herbert 10+2reb+4ast, D.Gatlin 8+3reb+9ast, M.Hicks 7+4reb+1ast, E.Blythe 6+1reb
Kilsyth C.: J.Ahale 20+6reb+5ast, H.MacDonald 18+5reb+2ast, A.Tomada 16+2reb+9ast, B.Ursich 12+6reb+2ast, K.Sy 12+11reb+2ast, C.Jeffs 8+8reb+1ast

Group west

East Perth E. - Perth R. 105-77

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Eagles (6-8) rolled over 11th ranked Redbacks (5-11) in Morley 105-77 on Friday. East Perth E. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Perth R. turnovers and outrebounded them 38-27 including 27 on the defensive glass. East Perth E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Max Rice (195, college: Boise St.) nailed 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists for the winning side and naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (202-1995, college: Idaho St.) accounted for 23 points. New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) came up with 22 points and 6 assists and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for Perth R. in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. East Perth E. maintains eighth place with 6-8 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Perth R. lost their third game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with NW Tasmania. East Perth E. will meet Lakeside L. (#12) in the next round. Perth R. will play against Kalamunda ES and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: J.Cook-Green 22+2reb+6ast, L.Cummings 19+3reb+4ast, E.Kanwei 18+8reb, J.Underwood 5+2reb, J.Herbert 4+5reb, C.Kyle 4+1ast
East Perth E.: M.Rice 34+5ast, C.Maker 23+3reb, L.Roberts 10+5reb+5ast, I.Dimakopoulos 8+5reb+5ast, S.Watson 8+8reb+2ast, N.Filpo 6+2reb+4ast

Lakeside L. - Willetton T. 88-93

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Lightning (4-10) lost to third ranked Tigers (12-3) in North Lake 88-93 on Friday. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Willetton T. made 8 blocks. American forward Taeshon Cherry (203-1999, college: Marian, IN, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) nailed 32 points for the winning side and forward Thomas Gerovich (200-2004) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Isaiah Lewis (185-1997, college: RWU) came up with 31 points and forward Corey Shervill (201-1998, college: St.Edward's) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Lakeside L. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Tigers. Willetton T. maintains third place with 12-3 record having just eleven point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Lightning keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with Inner WB. Willetton T. will meet Geraldton B. (#4) in the next round. Lakeside L. will play against East Perth E. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: I.Lewis 31+2reb+3ast, C.Shervill 21+6reb+3ast, T.Hollick 12+2reb+3ast, M.Garbellini 8+6reb, A.Wilson 8+5reb+1ast, I.Grida 4+4reb+1ast
Willetton T.: T.Cherry 32+4reb+1ast, T.Gerovich 18+6reb+3ast, D.Scott 14+3reb+6ast, R.Williams 8+5reb+6ast, T.Kopa 7+4reb+1ast, M.Vigor 7+6reb+2ast

Warwick S. - Kalamunda ES 112-94

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Senators (12-2) defeated 8th ranked Suns (6-8) in Perth 112-94 on Friday. Warwick S. made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Warwick S. outrebounded Kalamunda ES 42-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Warwick S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international guard Elijah Pepper (193-2001, college: UC Davis) nailed 40 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Cooper Creek (203-2001, college: Assumption, agency: Dominion Sports Group) accounted for 18 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) came up with 22 points and 7 rebounds and forward Travis Fee (192-1992) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Kalamunda ES in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Warwick S. maintains second place with 12-2 record having just 5 victories less than leader BA CoE. Loser Suns keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Warwick S. will meet league's leader Rockingham F. on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kalamunda ES will play against Perth R. (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: M.Nelson 22+7reb+2ast, T.Fee 18+5reb+5ast, R.Bell 17+3reb+5ast, T.White 17+6reb+3ast, M.Sam 9+1reb+1ast, J.Stoker 4+2reb
Warwick S.: E.Pepper 40+8reb+4ast, C.Creek 18+8reb+2ast, M.Clarke 18+3reb+5ast, G.Pearl 16+2reb+1ast, T.Shand 6+7reb+1ast, T.Withers 6+1reb+3ast

SW Slammers - Cockburn 90-86

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 13th ranked Cougars (2-13) lost to fourteenth ranked Slammers (1-13) in Bunbury 86-90 on Friday. SW Slammers forced 23 Cockburn turnovers. American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) nailed 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Pharell Keats (179-2005) accounted for 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Poplar attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. American swingman Terrandus Smith (193-1998, college: Union, TN) came up with 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the other American import point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) added 27 points respectively for Cockburn in the defeat. Cougars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Slammers maintains fourteenth place with 1-13 record. It was Cockburn's eighth loss in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. SW Slammers will meet at home higher ranked Goldfields G. (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cockburn will play against Lakeside L. (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: T.Smith 30+7reb+5ast, K.Martin 27+3reb+1ast, J.Hunt 15+2reb+4ast, R.Eves 6+5reb, M.Clifford 3, H.Fitzgerald 2+2reb
SW Slammers: J.Poplar 35+8reb+3ast, P.Keats 14+2reb+5ast, D.Craig 13+2reb+3ast, R.Evans 6+2reb+1ast, C.Weeden 5+5reb+1ast, G.Deacon 5+2reb

Perth R. - Rockingham F. 97-98

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Flames (13-1) edged 11th ranked Redbacks (5-11) in Northbridge 98-97 on Saturday. Rockingham F. outrebounded Perth R. 47-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) nailed 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American power forward Jervon Pressley (203-1992, college: Hampton, agency: BIG) accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds. New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) came up with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and British-Nigerian center Emmanuel Kanwei (207-2003) added 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) respectively for Perth R. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Flames. Rockingham F. maintains first place with 13-1 record. Perth R. lost their third game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with NW Tasmania. Rockingham F. will meet at home league's second-placed Warwick S. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Perth R. will play against Kalamunda ES (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: E.Kanwei 26+6reb, J.Cook-Green 26+6reb+7ast, C.Mincherton 13+6reb, J.Formosa 11+3reb+3ast, C.Kyle 10+1reb+3ast, M.Riley 9+5reb+1ast
Rockingham F.: I.White 29+6reb+4ast, J.Pressley 15+10reb+1ast, T.Durnin 13+5reb, J.Beard 13+7reb+3ast, T.Jackson 10+4reb+3ast, E.Naar 10+3reb+7ast

Willetton T. - Mandurah M. 95-87

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Magic (7-8) lost to third ranked Tigers (12-3) in Willetton 87-95 on Saturday. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American forward Taeshon Cherry (203-1999, college: Marian, IN, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) nailed 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Tana Kopa (198-2002, college: Canisius) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Tigers' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American power forward Sam Freeman (208-2001, college: CSUSB, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 20 rebounds and naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) added 32 points respectively for Mandurah in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Tigers. Willetton T. maintains third place with 12-3 record having just eleven point less than leader BA CoE. Mandurah lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Willetton T. will meet Geraldton B. (#4) in the next round. Mandurah will play against Goldfields G. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Pesava 32+3reb, S.Freeman 21+20reb+1ast, J.Ealy 15+6reb+7ast, J.Malie 11+2reb, L.Bertram 4+5reb+9ast, N.Woodall 2+1reb
Willetton T.: T.Kopa 19+6reb+1ast, T.Cherry 18+5reb+4ast, M.Vigor 12+6reb+4ast, A.Black 12+5reb+2ast, T.Musumeci 10+3reb+6ast, T.Gerovich 9+3reb+2ast

Joondalup W. - Perry Lakes H. 79-76

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Wanneroo (10-5) edged 9th ranked Hawks (6-8) in Joondalup 79-76 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Joondalup W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) nailed 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) accounted for 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Luke Phillips (208-1999, college: ULM) came up with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Nicholas Floyd (198-2002) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Perry Lakes H. in the defeat. Four Joondalup W. and five Perry Lakes H. players scored in double figures. Joondalup W. maintains fifth place with 10-5 record. Perry Lakes H. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Joondalup W. will meet at home league's leader Rockingham F. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Perry Lakes H. will play against East Perth E. (#8) in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: J.Stanley-Williams 17+1reb+3ast, N.Floyd 14+6reb+2ast, L.Phillips 12+9reb+4ast, K.O'Donohue 11+2reb, M.Leary 10+4reb+4ast, C.Hamilton 5+3reb+2ast
Joondalup W.: J.Baker 19+2reb+2ast, C.Turnage 14+9reb+7ast, A.Kuerban 14+7reb+1ast, C.Davis 11+9reb+4ast, V.Chadinha 10+4reb+2ast, J.Wellsteed 9+6reb+3ast

Cockburn - East Perth E. 122-107

There was an upset when higher ranked Eagles (6-8) lost to thirteenth ranked Cougars (2-13) in Hamilton Hill 107-122 on Saturday. Cockburn dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles's 46. Cockburn looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American swingman Terrandus Smith (193-1998, college: Union, TN) nailed 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) accounted for 35 points (!!!). Smith is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (202-1995, college: Idaho St.) added 28 points and 5 assists respectively for East Perth E. in the defeat. Five Cockburn and four East Perth E. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cockburn maintains thirteenth place with 2-13 record. Loser Eagles keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Cockburn will meet at home higher ranked Lakeside L. (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. East Perth E. will play against Lakeside L. (#12) in North Lake and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: C.Maker 28+4reb+5ast, M.Rice 27+4reb+4ast, L.Roberts 25+12reb+4ast, I.Dimakopoulos 12+2reb+1ast, N.Filpo 4+2reb+5ast, L.Yat 4+2reb+1ast
Cockburn: K.Martin 35+3ast, J.Hunt 28+4reb+2ast, T.Smith 27+5reb+7ast, N.Pond 12+7reb, R.Eves 12+8reb+5ast, C.Dimmock 4

Goldfields G. - Geraldton B. 88-135

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Buccaneers (10-4) outplayed 6th ranked Giants (7-7) in Kalgoorlie 135-88 on Saturday. Geraldton B. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Giants's 38. Geraldton B. forced 19 Goldfields G. turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. Geraldton B. shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Goldfields G.'s players. Guard Johny Narkle (199-2001) nailed 53 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winning side and guard Nikolas DeSantis (191-1998) accounted for 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots). American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Michael Jok (196-1999, college: Minot St., agency: Crossover Management) added 15 points respectively for Goldfields G. in the defeat. Four Geraldton B. and five Goldfields G. players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Buccaneers. Geraldton B. maintains fourth place with 10-4 record. Goldfields G. lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Norths B. and Manly Warr.. Geraldton B. will meet at home higher ranked Willetton T. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Goldfields G. will play against Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: M.Jok 15+1reb+3ast, N.Shaw 13+2reb, J.Duach 12+3reb+2ast, D.Parsons 11+10reb+4ast, J.Reid 10+2reb+3ast, K.Maler 10+2reb
Geraldton B.: J.Narkle 53+7reb+3ast, A.Springs 19+2reb+1ast, N.DeSantis 16+6reb+8ast, L.Hunt 13+10reb+3ast, J.Keyes 12+3reb+2ast, R.Blanchett 11+5reb+2ast