NBL One Round 16 (Regular Season): Knox R. edge Ringwood by three points

The Regular Season in NBL One is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Ninth-ranked Ringwood Hawks (11-10) made lots of trouble for first ranked Raiders (17-4) in Melbourne on Saturday. Raiders managed to secure only three-point victory 107-104. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ringwood Hawks. Knox R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Keli Leaupepe (198-2000, college: LMU) fired 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) chipped in 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) produced 36 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Raiders have a solid three-game winning streak. Knox R. maintains first position with 17-4 record. Ringwood at the other side dropped to the tenth place with ten games lost. Knox R. are looking forward to face Ballarat M. (#8) in Wendouree in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ringwood will play at home against Kilsyth C. and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Seventh-ranked Giants (9-10) made lots of trouble for first ranked Flames (15-3) in Rockingham. Flames managed to secure only three-point victory 82-79. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. LaQuinton Ross contributed with 16 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for Goldfields G.Rockingham F. maintains first position with 15-3 record. Goldfields G. at the other side dropped to the eighth place with ten games lost. Rockingham F. will play against Willetton T. (#4) at home in the next round. Goldfields G. will play against Perth R. (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Pasadena between Bearcats and Sturt Sabres. Fifth ranked Bearcats (9-8) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Sturt Sabres (6-11). Bearcats managed to escape with a 2-point win 96-94 in the fight for the fifth place. Worth to mention a great performance of Keanu Rasmussen who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side Jordan Forbes responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. W.Adelaide B. maintains fifth position with 9-8 record. Loser Sturt Sabres keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Eastern M.. W.Adelaide B. will meet at home Eastern M. (#7) in the next round. Sturt S. will play against Southern T. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
N.Adelaide R. defeated Eastern M. in Greenacres 74-71. Forestville E. beat S.Adelaide P. at home 99-87. Norwood F. was destroyed by C.District L. on the opponent's court 112-93. Southern T. unfortunately lost to Woodville W. in a home game 58-67. HKBA Spiders recorded a loss to Inner WB on the road 74-84. Albury W.B. defeated Penrith on its own court 86-82. Inner WB was smashed by Manly Warr. in Narrabeen 105-74. Norths B. destroyed Cent.Coast C. at home 104-74. Canberra B. unfortunately lost to Bankstown B. on the opponent's court 89-104. Illawarra H. 2 recorded a loss to Sutherland in a home game 112-120. Newcastle F. crushed Maitland on the road 116-95. Sydney C. was beaten by Hills H. on its own court 77-87. Canberra B. won against Hills H. in a road game 80-69. Illawarra H. 2 outscored HKBA Spiders at home 129-110. Logan T. recorded a loss to Mackay on the opponent's court 105-97. Gold Coast R. defeated Brisbane C. in a home game 106-91. SD Spartans beat Northside W. on the road 95-87. Rockhampton won against Logan T. on its own court 93-81. Cairns M. unfortunately lost to SW Metro P. in Runcorn 77-92. Ipswich F. managed to beat Cairns M. at home 110-96. Bendigo was crushed by Mt.Gambier on the opponent's court 89-51. Melbourne T. beat Diamond V.E. in a home game 87-77. Eltham W. won against Frankston B. on the road 98-89. Dandenong R. outscored Geelong U. on its own court 106-84. Keilor T. recorded a loss to Ballarat M. in Wendouree 79-69. Casey was crushed by Kilsyth C. at home 87-109. Sandringham S. smashed Waverley F. on the opponent's court 128-102. Geelong U. lost to Casey in a home game 71-77. NW Tasmania unfortunately lost to Sandringham S. on the road 98-100. Ballarat M. rolled over Dandenong R. on its own court 93-73. Hobart C. defeated Frankston B. in a road game 119-118. Mt.Gambier beat Nunawading S. at home 92-86. Hobart C. won against Diamond V.E. on the opponent's court 87-79. Keilor T. unfortunately lost to Knox R. in a home game 82-93. NW Tasmania was rolled over Eltham W. on the road 75-115. Perry Lakes H. was defeated by Cockburn on its own court 99-101. Lakeside L. smashed East Perth E. in North Lake 108-80. Perth R. lost to Mandurah at home 96-103. Geraldton B. outscored Mandurah on the opponent's court 115-75. Willetton T. rolled over SW Slammers in a home game 107-82. Perry Lakes H. was crushed by Lakeside L. on the road 110-91. Kalamunda ES was beaten by Warwick S. on its own court 100-110. Geraldton B. destroyed Warwick S. in Wonthella 118-98. Joondalup W. managed to outperform Goldfields G. at home 91-73.
The best stats of 16th round was 38 points (!!!), 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by Mohamed Kone of HKBA Spiders.

Group central

Sturt S. - W.Adelaide B. 94-96

A very close game took place in Pasadena between Bearcats and Sturt Sabres. Fifth ranked Bearcats (9-8) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Sturt Sabres (6-11). Bearcats managed to escape with a 2-point win 96-94 in the fight for the fifth place. W.Adelaide B. made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized New Zealand guard Keanu Rasmussen (188-2003, college: CBU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Cameron Huefner (203-2001, college: SHSU) who added 25 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international center Benjamin Griscti (211-2002, college: UC Riverside) scored 25 points. Five W.Adelaide B. and four Sturt S. players scored in double figures. W.Adelaide B. maintains fifth position with 9-8 record. Loser Sturt Sabres keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Eastern M.. W.Adelaide B. will meet at home Eastern M. (#7) in the next round. Sturt S. will play against Southern T. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: K.Rasmussen 32+10reb+6ast, C.Huefner 25+5reb, S.Stock 13+5reb+1ast, L.Mayen 12+5reb+5ast, J.Tryon 11+9reb+4ast, H.Staude 3+2reb+1ast
Sturt S.: J.Forbes 25+9reb+6ast, B.Griscti 25+4reb+1ast, S.Black 16+9reb+3ast, S.Griffin 12+2reb+2ast, T.Mitchell 9+9reb+3ast, D.Nash 7+1reb

Eastern M. - N.Adelaide R. 71-74

There was a minor upset in Mt. Barker where 7th ranked Eastern Mavericks (6-11) were edged by tenth ranked Rockets (4-13) 74-71 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Koop McCalop (-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Machar Machar who added 24 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward BJ Symons (-1998, agency: Dominion Sports Group) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and guard Jackson Bowden (-2006) scored 14 points. N.Adelaide R. moved-up to ninth place. Loser Eastern Mavericks dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Sturt S.. N.Adelaide R. will meet league's leader Forestville E. in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Eastern M. will play against W.Adelaide B. (#5) in Woodville and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: M.Machar 24+7reb, K.McCalop 23+10reb+3ast, T.Dowdell 12+12reb+2ast, J.Dyer 11+2reb+3ast, H.Lovell 4+1reb, A.Crosby 0
Eastern M.: B.Symons 26+7reb+3ast, J.Bowden 14+4reb+2ast, B.Robinson 12+2reb+5ast, F.Webb 7+4reb, L.Hunter 4+8reb+4ast, D.Jackson 3+2reb+2ast

Forestville E. - S.Adelaide P. 99-87

No shocking result in a game in Goodwood where first ranked Forestville Eagles (15-2) defeated 3rd ranked South Adelaide Panthers (11-6) 99-87 on Saturday. Forestville E. made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Forestville E. outrebounded S.Adelaide P. 48-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. Forestville E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) who added 21 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Kaleb Warner (201-1995, college: WOU, agency: Starting 5) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists and his fellow American import forward Chris Brandon (203, college: NKU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Five S.Adelaide P. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forestville Eagles have a solid four-game winning streak. Forestville E. maintains first position with 15-2 record. Loser South Adelaide Panthers dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. Forestville E. will meet at home N.Adelaide R. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. S.Adelaide P. will play against Norwood F. (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: D.Johnson 26+8reb+5ast, D.Vasiljevic 25+4reb+6ast, G.Mays 21+14reb+1ast, A.Starling 8+9reb+4ast, F.Ipassou 7+8reb+1ast, A.Doyle 6+4ast
S.Adelaide P.: K.Warner 20+2reb+10ast, C.Brandon 19+8reb+2ast, C.Scott 15+4reb+5ast, T.Kubank 15+3reb+4ast, L.McVeigh 13+6reb+1ast, J.Smith 3+1reb+1ast

C.District L. - Norwood F. 112-93

Very expected game in Gawler where 10th ranked Norwood Flames (3-14) were rolled over by second ranked Central District Lions (14-3) 112-93 on Saturday. C.District L. made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Efemena Abogidi who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and forward Magok Manyang (206-2002, college: MACU) who added 15 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Cooper Osborne (183-2004) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 assists and 4 steals and Walter Mcbride scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. C.District L. maintains second position with 14-3 record having just eleven point less than leader BA CoE. Norwood F. lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 14 games lost. C.District L. will meet Woodville W. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Norwood F. will play against S.Adelaide P. (#4) in Park Holme and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: E.Abogidi 29+10reb+4ast, J.Stanwix 26+1reb+2ast, K.Sapwell 17+8reb+4ast, M.Manyang 15+13reb+2ast, A.Garang 13+2reb+2ast, P.Ajak 4+2reb+1ast
Norwood F.: W.Mcbride 22+6reb+1ast, L.Bleechmore 14+3reb+1ast, C.Osborne 14+2reb+14ast, A.Janssan 11+7reb+3ast, R.Harrap 10+3reb, A.Green 9+2reb+1ast

Southern T. - Woodville W. 58-67

Very predictable result in Morphett Vale where third ranked Woodville Warriors (12-5) beat 8th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (5-12) 67-58 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Nicholas Wurm (183-1997, college: Dickinson St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Mali-French Tim Troussel (203-1995, college: Newman) who added 8 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Jarvis Doles (203-1998, college: UMBC, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) responded with 9 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jarvis Summers (190-1993, college: Ole Miss, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 11 points and 6 assists. Woodville Warriors have a solid three-game winning streak. Woodville W. maintains third position with 12-5 record having just nine point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Woodville W. will meet at home league's second-placed C.District L. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Southern T. will play against Sturt S. (#6) in Pasadena and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: N.Wurm 18+6reb+4ast, S.Parfitt 10+6reb, U.Dibiamaka 9+2reb+1ast, T.Troussel 8+9reb+1ast, J.Jackson 8+8reb+1ast, R.Meldrum 7+5reb+3ast
Southern T.: S.Bol 13+3reb+2ast, J.Summers 11+3reb+6ast, J.Doles 9+15reb+3ast, H.Morris 7+8reb, J.Molnar 7+1ast, L.Dennis 6+3reb+1ast

Group east

Inner WB - HKBA Spiders 84-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked Spiders' (6-13) road loss to thirteenth ranked Bulls (6-12) 74-84 on Friday. Inner WB made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dalen Ridgnal (201-2001, college: Wichita St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and Maxwell Clark who added 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. At the losing side American Akil Douglas (208-1994, college: Clark Atlanta) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Mohamed Kone (188, college: Bemidji St.) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Inner WB maintains thirteenth position with 6-12 record. HKBA Spiders lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 13 games lost. Inner WB will meet at home higher ranked Illawarra H. 2 (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. HKBA Spiders will play against Albury W.B. (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: D.Ridgnal 22+12reb+1ast, M.Clark 21+8reb+4ast, M.Djeric 21+7reb+2ast, K.Brefo 10+5reb+1ast, N.Timonera 6+2reb+4ast, J.Morgan 2+1reb+1ast
HKBA Spiders: A.Douglas 21+10reb+1ast, M.Kone 17+5reb+6ast, D.Titus 17+3reb, A.Sidhu 9+11reb+4ast, R.Takchi 5+1reb, D.Garrett 3+1ast

Albury W.B. - Penrith P. 86-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifteenth ranked Bandits' (4-14) home victory over 16th ranked Panthers (3-16) 86-82 on Saturday. Albury W.B. had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Ahren Freeman (201, college: UTRGV) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Matthew Gray (203-1999) who added 27 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Bandits' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side guard Benjamin Kearins (190-1994) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Zeke Evans (204-2003) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Albury W.B. maintains fifteenth position with 4-14 record. Penrith lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 16 games lost. Albury W.B. will meet higher ranked Sydney C. (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Penrith will play against Norths B. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: M.Gray 27+11reb+3ast, A.Freeman 20+19reb+5ast, F.Wineera-Mulvihill 16+6reb+4ast, S.Lafaele 11+4reb+1ast, J.Cincurak 8+2reb+5ast, M.La Spina 4+1reb
Penrith P.: Z.Evans 17+6reb+2ast, B.Kearins 17+7reb+6ast, A.Lulka 14+2reb+1ast, J.Pares 10+10reb+4ast, J.Kalwy 9+9reb+2ast, B.Schwarzer 9+2reb

Manly Warr. - Inner WB 105-74

There was no surprise in Narrabeen where 13th ranked Bulls (6-12) were crushed by sixth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (10-8) 105-74 on Saturday. Manly Warr. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls's 36. Manly Warr. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of New Zealand point guard Mason Bragg (182-1993) who helped to win the game recording 7 points, 6 rebounds and 17 assists and American swingman Preston Purifoy (196-1992, college: UAB, agency: Players Group) who added 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Ramon Cao (202-1997, college: Florida Coll.) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. 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. Manly Warr. maintains sixth position with 10-8 record, which they share with Bankstown B. and Norths B. Loser Bulls keeps the thirteenth place with 12 games lost. Manly Warr. will meet at home league's leader BA CoE in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Inner WB will play against Illawarra H. 2 (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: P.Purifoy 20+6reb+1ast, S.Valkovic 16+3reb, Z.Kimball 14+7reb+1ast, M.Eldridge 12+7reb+1ast, I.Lee 12+1reb+4ast, O.Hammond 9+2reb+1ast
Inner WB: D.Subota 15+2reb+2ast, R.Cao 15+7reb+1ast, M.Clark 12+4reb+1ast, M.Djeric 10+5reb+6ast, D.Ridgnal 7+4reb, J.Morgan 5+7reb+1ast

Norths B. - Cent.Coast C. 104-74

Everything could happen in Crows Nest at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Norths Bears and 9th ranked Crusaders had identical 9-8 record. This time Norths Bears used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Terrigal 104-74 on Saturday night. Norths B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Cent.Coast C.'s players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Matthew Wacher (180-2003) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Hunter Goodrick (201-2000, college: CBU) who added 14 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Norths Bears' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Luke Cassidy (-2000) responded with 17 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and American forward Garric Young scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Norths B. (10-8) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Bankstown B. and Manly Warr. Loser Crusaders dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Newcastle F. and Kalamunda ES. Norths B. will meet Penrith (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cent.Coast C. will play against Bankstown B. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: M.Wacher 22+6reb+5ast, A.Patterson 16+6reb+5ast, B.Gill 15+1reb+1ast, H.Goodrick 14+14reb+2ast, L.Holey 11+4reb+1ast, L.Bofinger 10+5reb+1ast
Cent.Coast C.: L.Cassidy 17+4reb+6ast, G.Young 16+9reb+1ast, J.Shoaib 13+5reb, I.Washington 10+2reb, L.Manhom 10+10reb+1ast, A.Bailey 4+2reb+1ast

Bankstown B. - Canberra B. 104-89

There was an upset in Condell Park where much higher ranked Canberra B. (14-5) was defeated by eighth ranked Bruins (10-8) 104-89 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 6 rebounds and the former international point guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) who added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Bruins' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward William Mayfield (-2000) responded with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Edward Bigg-Wither produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bruins have a solid four-game winning streak. Bankstown B. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Norths B. and Manly Warr. Loser Canberra B. keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Willetton T. and Illawarra H. 2. Bankstown B. will meet Cent.Coast C. (#9) in the next round. Canberra B. will play against Maitland (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: J.Galloway 28+6reb+3ast, J.Cadee 22+5reb+7ast, D.Keyes 18+11reb+2ast, C.McBeath 11+3reb, H.Blankley 9+6reb+2ast, A.Wolford 6+4reb+1ast
Canberra B.: W.Mayfield 25+8reb+4ast, D.Emelifeonwu 15+4reb+1ast, E.Bigg-Wither 14+10reb+2ast, J.Toohey 11+5reb+2ast, C.Pender 7+4reb+1ast, A.Byatt 7+6reb+1ast

Illawarra H. 2 - Sutherland S. 112-120

There was a surprise result in Wollongong where seventh ranked Sharks (11-8) beat higher ranked Hawks (14-5) 120-112 on Saturday. Sutherland dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks's 26. Sutherland outrebounded Illawarra H. 2 47-31 including 37 on the defensive glass. Sutherland looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized British center Jason Spurgin (211-2001, college: BGSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999) who added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) scored 30 points and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Hawks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sutherland moved-up to fifth place. Loser Hawks dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Canberra B. and Willetton T.. Sutherland will meet at home Inner WB (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Illawarra H. 2 will play against Inner WB (#13) in Inner West and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: L.Hutchison 23+5reb+6ast, J.Spurgin 22+11reb+2ast, K.Noi 18+6reb+6ast, L.Jamieson 18+8reb+3ast, A.Cabrera 10, R.Abbott 10+7reb+4ast
Illawarra H. 2: K.McDowell-White 30+4reb+4ast, M.Mims 26+1reb+5ast, T.Blanchfield 24+16reb+7ast, B.Ballinger 15+1reb+1ast, L.Dent 11+4reb+5ast, P.Lancaster 3+1ast

Maitland M. - Newcastle F. 95-116

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Mustangs' (7-11) home loss to tenth ranked Falcons (9-9) 95-116 on Saturday. Newcastle F. made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Matur Maluach (196-2000, college: UNB) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) who added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Daniel Millburn (-1998) responded with 37 points (!!!) and forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Five Newcastle F. and four Maitland 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. Newcastle F. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Cent.Coast C. and Kalamunda ES. Maitland lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Perry Lakes H. and East Perth E.. Newcastle F. will meet at home Hills H. (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Maitland will play against the league's leader BA CoE having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: M.Maluach 22+2reb+3ast, E.Stephens 17+2reb+4ast, M.Cherry 16+7reb+4ast, K.Shannon 15+2reb+1ast, R.Beisty 14+8reb+4ast, A.Clinton 12+1reb+1ast
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 37+2reb+2ast, M.Worthy 12+1reb+1ast, J.Hunter 12+4reb, B.Parsons 10+7reb+2ast, L.Vea 10, M.Boc 9+4reb+1ast

Sydney C. - Hills H. 77-87

There was a surprise result in Alexandria where twelfth ranked Hornets (7-12) won against much higher ranked Sydney City Comets (13-5) 87-77 on Saturday. Hills H. forced 19 Sydney C. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Gak (208-1998, college: Miami, FL) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and guard Saxon Orsini (184-2004) who added 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Hornets' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side naturalized British forward Obi Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds and forward Goc Malual (196-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Five Hills H. and four Sydney C. players scored in double figures. Hills H. moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Lakeside L. Loser Sydney City Comets dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Hills H. will meet higher ranked Newcastle F. (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sydney C. will play against Albury W.B. (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: D.Gak 20+5reb+3ast, M.Payne 19+4reb+1ast, S.Orsini 18+8reb, L.Moss 11+7reb+1ast, P.Tako 10+2reb, P.Momoisea 5+2reb+5ast
Sydney C.: O.Kyei 22+9reb+2ast, G.Malual 18+11reb, V.Foketi 12+5reb+3ast, A.Mundine 11+4reb+5ast, C.Adup 7+2reb+1ast, J.Crnogorac 3+2reb

Hills H. - Canberra B. 69-80

There was no surprise in Baulkham Hills where 12th ranked Hornets (7-12) were defeated by second ranked Canberra B. (14-5) 80-69 on Sunday. Canberra B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward William Mayfield (-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Cameron Pender (199-2004) who added 19 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Canberra B. players scored in double figures. At the losing side Liam Moss (-1998) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Meekness Payne (201-1999, college: CSU-Pueblo, agency: Dominion Sports Group) scored 20 points. Hornets' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Canberra B. maintains second position with 14-5 record having just thirteen point less than leader BA CoE, which they share with Willetton T. and Illawarra H. 2. Loser Hornets dropped to the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Lakeside L.. Canberra B. will meet at home Maitland (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hills H. will play against Newcastle F. in Broadmeadow and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Canberra B.: W.Mayfield 21+10reb+7ast, C.Pender 19+7reb+2ast, E.Wardlow 13+3ast, A.Byatt 10+6reb+1ast, J.Toohey 6+2reb+3ast, E.Bigg-Wither 6+5reb+2ast
Hills H.: L.Moss 21+9reb+3ast, M.Payne 20+3reb+1ast, D.Gak 8+5reb+2ast, J.Foy 6+1reb, J.Patmore 4+3reb+1ast, P.Momoisea 4+6ast

Illawarra H. 2 - HKBA Spiders 129-110

No shocking result in a game in Wollongong where third ranked Hawks (14-5) smashed 14th ranked Spiders (6-13) 129-110 on Sunday. Illawarra H. 2 shot the lights out from three sinking 26 long-distance shots on high 51.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) who added 27 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists during the contest. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Mohamed Kone (188, college: Bemidji St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and forward Daniel Titus (203-2000, college: Coppin St.) scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Illawarra H. 2 moved-up to second place, which they share with Canberra B. and Willetton T. HKBA Spiders lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. Illawarra H. 2 will meet Inner WB (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. HKBA Spiders will play against Albury W.B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: T.Blanchfield 38+9reb+5ast, K.McDowell-White 27+6reb+13ast, M.Mims 22+2reb+2ast, L.Dent 22+3reb+9ast, B.Ballinger 9+5reb+2ast, T.Campbell 8+7reb+1ast
HKBA Spiders: M.Kone 38+13reb+5ast, D.Titus 25+6reb+5ast, A.Douglas 13+4reb+2ast, A.Redhead 8+3reb+1ast, S.Hall 8+1reb, D.Garrett 6+2reb+4ast

Group north

Mackay M. - Logan T. 105-97

Very expected game in Mackay where 9th ranked Thunder (5-7) was defeated by third ranked Meteors (8-5) 105-97 on Friday. Mackay made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mackay made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized South Sudanese power forward Emmanuel Malou (206-1993, college: Iowa St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and the former international swingman Makuach Maluach (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) who added 22 points and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) during the contest. Meteors' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Zac Triplett (196-2001, college: Portland) responded with 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Callum Dalton (206-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Mackay and five Logan T. players scored in double figures. Mackay moved-up to second place. Logan T. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. Mackay will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Logan T. will play against Brisbane C. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: E.Malou 26+12reb+1ast, M.Maluach 22+3reb+5ast, C.Goldfinch 16+5reb+3ast, J.Brenchley 12+9reb+3ast, A.Mawein 8+4reb+3ast, J.Spiers 8+1ast
Logan T.: Z.Triplett 33+5reb+5ast, C.Dalton 12+14reb+5ast, E.Puna 12+4reb+3ast, T.Kirisome 11+5reb+3ast, T.Fui 11+2reb+1ast, T.Howard 10+3reb+3ast

Gold Coast R. - Brisbane C. 106-91

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Gold Coast where fourth ranked Rollers (7-5) beat one of their biggest challengers Capitals (7-4) 106-91 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Preston Le Gassick (182-2003, college: Menlo) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 7 assists and New Zealand swingman Reuben Te Rangi (198-1994) who added 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Samuel McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Nigerian guard Uche Dibiamaka (193-1999, college: St.Edward's) scored 18 points. Four Gold Coast R. and five Brisbane C. players scored in double figures. Gold Coast R. maintains fourth position with 7-5 record, which they share with Ipswich F. Loser Capitals keeps the third place with four games lost. Gold Coast R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brisbane C. will play against the league's leader SC Phoenix in Cotton Tree and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: P.Le Gassick 31+3reb+7ast, R.Te Rangi 24+6reb+5ast, B.Mazlin 17+1reb+5ast, C.Smith IV 15+4reb, E.Kamu 9+4reb, J.Bradtke 6+13reb+1ast
Brisbane C.: U.Dibiamaka 18+4reb+2ast, S.McDaniel 18+12reb+5ast, G.Papacostas 14+4reb, C.Thew 13+7reb, A.Kopcikas 10+5reb+2ast, M.Johns 9+1reb+3ast

Northside W. - SD Spartans 87-95

There was a minor upset in Taigum where 6th ranked Wizards (6-7) were defeated by ninth ranked Spartans (6-6) 95-87 on Saturday. SD Spartans outrebounded Northside W. 41-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. SD Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Tamuri Wigness (184-2002) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and forward Blake Jones (208-2002, college: CS Monterey) who added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Jed Richardson (-2003) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Wizards' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. SD Spartans moved-up to sixth place, which they share with SW Metro P. Northside W. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. SD Spartans will meet higher ranked Ipswich F. (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Northside W. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: T.Wigness 30+8reb+6ast, M.Kerle 15+7reb+1ast, B.Jones 14+5reb+5ast, N.Kuti 11+4reb+5ast, M.Hodgson 7+7reb+2ast, A.Ugrinic 7+6reb+4ast
Northside W.: J.Richardson 26+9reb+2ast, T.Williams 19+5reb+10ast, J.Kunen 13+3reb, D.McDonald 13+3reb+7ast, N.McCullough 8+3reb+5ast, B.Adamson 6+2reb

Rockhampton R. - Logan T. 93-81

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Rockhampton where tenth ranked Rockets (5-6) won against 9th ranked Thunder (5-7) 93-81 on Saturday. Rockhampton had a 38-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jalen Graham (206-2001, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and forward Harrison Hornery (208, college: USC) who added 22 points and 10 rebounds during the contest (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side the former international guard Matthew Kenyon (196-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and guard Zac Triplett (196-2001, college: Portland) scored 22 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rockhampton moved-up to ninth place. Logan T. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. Rockhampton will meet Cairns M. (#12) on the road in the next round. Logan T. will play against Brisbane C. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rockhampton R.: J.Graham 28+10reb+3ast, H.Hornery 22+10reb+1ast, M.Bernard 18+3reb+5ast, I.Ayoubi 15+5reb+5ast, J.Blanchard 6+10reb+4ast, M.Majak 4+5reb+1ast
Logan T.: Z.Triplett 22+3reb+5ast, M.Kenyon 17+10reb+3ast, C.Dalton 14+6reb+3ast, T.Howard 12+5reb+4ast, E.Puna 9+7reb+2ast, T.Kirisome 5+3reb

SW Metro P. - Cairns M. 92-77

There was no surprise in Runcorn where 12th ranked Marlins (3-9) were defeated by ninth ranked South West Metro Pirates (6-6) 92-77 on Saturday. SW Metro P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Lachlan Anderson (206-1997, college: EKU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and Canadian-Serbian point guard Dragan Stajic (188-2000, college: Ottawa) who added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists during the contest. Five South West Metro Pirates players scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side swingman Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and forward Kian Dennis (197-2001) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). South West Metro Pirates have a solid four-game winning streak. SW Metro P. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with SD Spartans. Loser Marlins keeps the twelfth position with nine games lost. SW Metro P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cairns M. will play against Rockhampton (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: L.Anderson 23+11reb+1ast, J.Madut 17+1reb+2ast, B.Teys 16+1reb+1ast, B.Volkman 13+8reb+4ast, D.Stajic 13+8reb+11ast, J.Bairstow 5+7reb+2ast
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 21+12reb+3ast, K.Dennis 12+7reb+3ast, M.Nuangki 12+3reb+2ast, T.Drinnan 9+3reb, J.Mitchell 7+4reb+1ast, K.Stattmann 6+4reb+5ast

Ipswich F. - Cairns M. 110-96

No shocking result in a game in Booval where fifth ranked Force (7-5) defeated 12th ranked Marlins (3-9) 110-96 on Sunday. Ipswich F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 10 assists and forward DJ Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) who added 31 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side swingman Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and guard Ky Stattmann (193-2003, college: Daytona St.) scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ipswich F. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Gold Coast R. Loser Marlins keeps the twelfth position with nine games lost. Ipswich F. will meet at home SD Spartans (#7) in the next round. Cairns M. will play against Rockhampton (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: L.Patterson 34+7reb+10ast, D.Mitchell 31+11reb+7ast, W.Mahoney 14+7reb+3ast, K.Bishop 14+3reb+1ast, K.De Haan 12+5reb, N.Nai 4+6reb+1ast
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 25+11reb+2ast, T.Drinnan 20+4reb+1ast, K.Stattmann 15+7reb+7ast, C.AhWang 15+3reb+2ast, K.Dennis 10+9reb+5ast, J.Mitchell 9+6reb+2ast

Group south

Mt.Gambier - Bendigo B. 89-51

Very expected game in Mt Gambier where 14th ranked Braves (8-13) were rolled over by second ranked Pioneers (15-6) 89-51 on Friday. Mt.Gambier dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Braves's 22. Mt.Gambier forced 22 Bendigo turnovers and outrebounded them 56-25 including a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mt.Gambier looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Bendigo's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mt.Gambier made 9 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Joe Palmer (193-2001, college: Colorado St., agency: Warren Sports International) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) who added 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Pioneers players scored in double figures. At the losing side Lual Diing (205-1998) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Isaac Murphy (190-2002, college: UW-Fox Valley) scored 10 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 an impressive five-game winning streak. Mt.Gambier maintains second position with 15-6 record having just sixteen point less than leader BA CoE. Bendigo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 13 games lost. Mt.Gambier will meet at home Frankston B. (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bendigo will play against Sandringham S. in Cheltenham and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mt.Gambier: J.Palmer 19+8reb+4ast, A.Aliir 17+8reb+3ast, T.Robinson 12+14reb+2ast, A.Shelley 12+3reb+2ast, K.Archie 11+2reb+2ast, A.Mudronja 9+8reb+6ast
Bendigo B.: L.Diing 18+7reb, I.Murphy 10+5reb, L.O'Brien 6+1reb+2ast, S.Anderson 5, D.McCauley 3+2reb+1ast, I.Fofana 3+3reb+1ast

Melbourne T. - Diamond V.E. 87-77

Very predictable result in Melbourne where sixth ranked Tigers (12-8) beat 18th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (5-15) 87-77 on Friday. Melbourne T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international center Harrison Froling (210-1998, college: Marquette) who added 15 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. At the losing side center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized British swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) scored 30 points. Melbourne T. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Diamond V.E. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 15 games lost. Melbourne T. will meet Waverley F. (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Diamond V.E. will play against Frankston B. (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 25+13reb+5ast, H.Froling 15+3reb+4ast, M.Gaze 14+2reb+2ast, T.Wilson 10+2reb+5ast, M.Wearne 9+1reb+2ast, W.Amos 7+5reb+1ast
Diamond V.E.: A.Thoseby 30+2reb+3ast, J.Perry 23+13reb+3ast, R.Haywood 9+3reb+3ast, N.Todd 5+6reb+1ast, R.Bowkett 5+5reb+3ast, N.Poelsma 3+1reb+1ast

Frankston B. - Eltham W. 89-98

Not a big story in a game in Seaford where 11th ranked Blues (9-11) were defeated by eighth ranked Wildcats (12-8) 98-89 on Friday. Eltham W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Gabe Hadley (193-1998) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 assists and guard Sam Short (195-1998) who added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Michael Harris (193-1999) responded with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and New Zealand forward Taane Samuel (200-1999) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Five Eltham W. and four Frankston B. players scored in double figures. Blues' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Wildcats have an impressive five-game winning streak. Eltham W. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Blues keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Waverley F. and Nunawading S.. Eltham W. will meet Geelong U. (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Frankston B. will play against Diamond V.E. (#18) in Greensborough and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: G.Hadley 24+2reb+5ast, X.Bledson 22+4reb+2ast, S.Short 16+6reb+6ast, J.Sykes 14+5reb, M.McCarron 13+9reb+6ast, Z.Cunningham 7+2reb+2ast
Frankston B.: T.Samuel 22+6reb+2ast, M.Harris 18+8reb+6ast, L.Barker 18+1reb+5ast, K.Box 10+6reb+3ast, V.Monaghan 7+6reb+1ast, T.Garrett 6+3reb

Dandenong R. - Geelong U. 106-84

There was a small surprise in Dandenong where seventeenth ranked Rangers (6-14) outleveled 15th ranked United (7-13) 106-84 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Ryan Rapp (196, college: Hawaii) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 9 assists and American forward Ruot Monyyong (210-1998, college: UALR) who added 23 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU, agency: Dominion Sports Group) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. United's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rangers have a solid three-game winning streak. Dandenong R. maintains seventeenth position with 6-14 record. Geelong U. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Keilor T.. Dandenong R. will meet NW Tasmania (#19) in the next round. Geelong U. will play against Eltham W. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: R.Rapp 33+5reb+9ast, R.Monyyong 23+12reb+1ast, S.Davidson 17+4reb+2ast, M.Peatling 12+12reb+2ast, B.Hobbs 9+4reb+2ast, J.Roberts 6
Geelong U.: G.Blagojevic 20+7reb+2ast, K.Malone 14+1reb+2ast, T.Forsyth 14+7reb+1ast, J.Talbot 11+5reb+2ast, L.Herbert 9+1reb+2ast, D.Gatlin 7+7reb+1ast

Ballarat M. - Keilor T. 79-69

There was no surprise in Wendouree where 15th ranked Thunder (7-13) was defeated by eighth ranked Miners (12-8) 79-69 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dayne Prim (198-2001, college: TAMUCC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Nicholas Stoddart (188-2000) who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Prim is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Miners players scored in double figures. At the losing side American center Dante Thompson (201-1993, college: GBC, agency: Starting 5) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and guard Daniel Foster (198-2001, college: Nevada) scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ballarat M. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Keilor T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Geelong U.. Ballarat M. will meet Casey (#9) in the next round. Keilor T. will play against Nunawading S. (#13) in East Burwood and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: N.Stoddart 20+5reb+2ast, L.Rosendale 16+3reb+2ast, D.Prim 15+10reb+4ast, Z.Dunmore 15+5reb+5ast, M.Majok 8+8reb, E.Fiegert 3+2reb+1ast
Keilor T.: D.Foster 18+6reb+4ast, D.Thompson 14+12reb+3ast, D.Poelsma 10+6reb+1ast, C.Harris 8+4reb, R.Philippe 7+2reb, A.Ayilara 7+5reb+2ast

Casey C. - Kilsyth C. 87-109

Everything could happen in Cranbourne at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Cobras and 10th ranked Cavaliers had identical 11-8 record. But Cavaliers were not able to use a home court advantage and were smashed by the opponent from Kilsyth 109-87 on Friday night. Kilsyth C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jamie Ahale (196-1999, college: UIC) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) who added 21 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Nate Roberts (211-2000, college: Washington) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Kilsyth C. and five Casey players scored in double figures. Cobras have a solid four-game winning streak. Kilsyth C. maintains fifth position with 12-8 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Casey lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. Kilsyth C. will meet at home Waverley F. (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Casey will play against Ballarat M. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: J.Ahale 35+6reb+4ast, K.Sy 21+7reb, A.Tomada 16+5reb+6ast, D.Stith 15+3reb+4ast, H.MacDonald 7+4reb, C.Jeffs 6+3reb+5ast
Casey C.: B.Waller 16+2reb+2ast, P.Bungei 16+5reb+4ast, T.Hankerson 16+5reb+6ast, H.Marks 15+2reb+3ast, N.Roberts 13+18reb+3ast, A.Karabatsos 6+2ast

Waverley F. - Sandringham S. 102-128

Very expected game in Mount Waverley where 12th ranked Falcons (9-11) were rolled over by third ranked Sabres (13-7) 128-102 on Friday. Sandringham S. dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons's 48. Sandringham S. outrebounded Waverley F. 57-37 including a 48-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sandringham S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists and the former international forward Dane Pineau (206-1994, college: SMC) who added 15 points and 15 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Khalil Shabazz (183-1998, college: USF) responded with 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (made all of his seven free throws) and guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sabres have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Sandringham S. maintains third position with 13-7 record having just thirteen point less than leader BA CoE. Waverley F. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Nunawading S. and Frankston B.. Sandringham S. will meet at home Bendigo (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Waverley F. will play against Melbourne T. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 34+2reb+5ast, M.Machar 21+4reb, E.Brown 16+4reb+3ast, D.Pineau 15+15reb+1ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 13+4reb+2ast, T.Koppens 12+6reb+3ast
Waverley F.: K.Shabazz 36+5reb+6ast, M.Meunier 20+10reb+5ast, B.Lewis 18+5reb+1ast, M.McCarthy 15+10reb+3ast, R.Dean 11+5reb+1ast, R.Tobler 2+2reb

Geelong U. - Casey C. 71-77

Very predictable result in Geelong where tenth ranked Cavaliers (11-9) beat 15th ranked United (7-13) 77-71 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Nate Roberts (211-2000, college: Washington) who added 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Cavaliers players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU, agency: Dominion Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. United's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Casey moved-up to ninth place. Geelong U. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Keilor T.. Casey will meet at home higher ranked Ballarat M. (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Geelong U. will play against Eltham W. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: T.Hankerson 22+7reb+3ast, H.Marks 17+5reb+1ast, P.Bungei 15+6reb+3ast, N.Roberts 13+11reb+3ast, G.Gak 6+3reb, A.Karabatsos 2+3reb+2ast
Geelong U.: T.Forsyth 24+10reb+2ast, G.Blagojevic 13+12reb+4ast, K.Malone 10+1ast, L.Herbert 7+6reb+3ast, E.Blythe 6+2reb+1ast, D.Gatlin 5+7reb+2ast

Sandringham S. - NW Tasmania 100-98

Not a big story in a game in Cheltenham where 19th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (5-16) was edged by third ranked Sabres (13-7) 100-98 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Sandringham S. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to NW Tasmania Thunder's 40. They outrebounded NW Tasmania 51-31 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and the former international forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) who added 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) responded with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international guard Kye Savage (186-2005) scored 25 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sabres have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Sandringham S. maintains third position with 13-7 record having just thirteen point less than leader BA CoE. NW Tasmania lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with 16 games lost. Sandringham S. will meet at home Bendigo (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. NW Tasmania will play against Dandenong R. (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 31+3reb+3ast, M.Machar 18+3reb+1ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 14+5reb, F.Krslovic 13+14reb+4ast, E.Brown 8+2reb, T.Koppens 7+9reb+4ast
NW Tasmania: K.Savage 25+4reb+1ast, L.Barker 22+5reb+7ast, A.Woodhill 16+8reb+2ast, B.Majok 10+3reb+1ast, A.Magot 9+1reb, T.Armstrong 8+2reb+1ast

Ballarat M. - Dandenong R. 93-73

Everything went according to plan in Wendouree where eighth ranked Miners (12-8) outleveled 17th ranked Rangers (6-14) 93-73 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Nicholas Stoddart (188-2000) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 assists and American forward Dayne Prim (198-2001, college: TAMUCC) who added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Prim is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Miners' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and guard Sam Davidson (190, college: Rogers St.) scored 18 points. Five Ballarat M. and four Dandenong R. players scored in double figures. Ballarat M. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rangers keeps the seventeenth position with 14 games lost. Ballarat M. will meet Casey (#9) in the next round. Dandenong R. will play against NW Tasmania (#19) in Ulverstone and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: N.Stoddart 21+4reb+7ast, L.Rosendale 20+3reb+4ast, D.Prim 16+9reb+4ast, M.Majok 14+7reb+1ast, M.Puondak 11+6reb, Z.Dunmore 6+4reb+2ast
Dandenong R.: S.Davidson 18+2reb+1ast, R.Monyyong 13+4reb+1ast, J.Bieker 10+4ast, M.Peatling 10+11reb+3ast, R.Rapp 8+6reb+3ast, B.Hobbs 6+1reb+3ast

Frankston B. - Hobart C. 118-119

There was no surprise in Seaford where 11th ranked Blues (9-11) were edged by fourth ranked Chargers (13-8) 119-118 on Saturday. Hobart C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) who added 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Michael Harris (193-1999) responded with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and New Zealand forward Taane Samuel (200-1999) scored 28 points and 5 rebounds. Five Hobart C. and four Frankston B. players scored in double figures. Hobart C. maintains fourth position with 13-8 record. Loser Blues keeps the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Waverley F. and Nunawading S.. Hobart C. will meet at home Dandenong R. (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Frankston B. will play against Diamond V.E. (#18) in Greensborough and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: W.Cranston-Lown 26+6reb+9ast, J.Richards 22+10reb+5ast, V.DeAngelo 20+5reb+2ast, O.Angerstein 16+11reb+3ast, J.Straatsma 15+5reb+1ast, J.Chilcott 9+2reb
Frankston B.: M.Harris 29+5reb+9ast, T.Samuel 28+5reb+3ast, C.Hastings 14+2reb+4ast, I.Hadziomerovic 12+4reb+4ast, H.Peirce 11+5reb+1ast, L.Barker 9+5reb+3ast

Knox R. - Ringwood H. 107-104

Ninth-ranked Ringwood Hawks (11-10) made lots of trouble for first ranked Raiders (17-4) in Melbourne on Saturday. Raiders managed to secure only three-point victory 107-104. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ringwood Hawks. Knox R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Keli Leaupepe (198-2000, college: LMU) fired 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) chipped in 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) produced 36 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists and American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC) added 28 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Knox R. and four Ringwood players scored in double figures. Raiders have a solid three-game winning streak. Knox R. maintains first position with 17-4 record. Ringwood at the other side dropped to the tenth place with ten games lost. Knox R. are looking forward to face Ballarat M. (#8) in Wendouree in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ringwood will play at home against Kilsyth C. and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: K.Leaupepe 32+9reb+4ast, T.Dufelmeier 22+9reb+5ast, B.Nunn 19+4reb+3ast, B.Blake 13+3reb+5ast, S.Dech 13+5reb+5ast, N.Pelle 8+5reb+2ast
Ringwood H.: T.Krebs 36+7reb+7ast, J.Lawton 28+4ast, H.Sealey 10+4reb+2ast, M.Fennell 10+8reb+5ast, A.Glover 8+3reb+5ast, L.Eales 7

Mt.Gambier - Nunawading S. 92-86

No shocking result in a game in Mt Gambier where second ranked Pioneers (15-6) defeated 11th ranked Spectres (9-11) 92-86 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Mt.Gambier dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Spectres's 28. Mt.Gambier forced 19 Nunawading S. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Alexander Mudronja (196-1999, college: SMC) who added 18 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward BJ Mack (203-2000, college: S.Carolina) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and guard Tristan Devers (191-2005) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pioneers have an impressive five-game winning streak. Mt.Gambier maintains second position with 15-6 record having just sixteen point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Spectres keeps the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Waverley F. and Frankston B.. Mt.Gambier will meet at home Frankston B. (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nunawading S. will play against Keilor T. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mt.Gambier: A.Aliir 31+11reb+2ast, A.Mudronja 18+4reb+6ast, T.Robinson 17+7reb+2ast, J.Palmer 11+5reb+3ast, A.Shelley 6+1reb+1ast, D.Marshall 5+3reb
Nunawading S.: B.Mack 22+11reb+2ast, T.Devers 20+4reb+1ast, C.D'Angelo 17+2reb+1ast, J.Gandolfo 10+4reb+4ast, C.Cranston 8+4reb+2ast, K.Robinson 6+2reb

Diamond V.E. - Hobart C. 79-87

Very expected game in Greensborough where 18th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (5-15) were defeated by fourth ranked Chargers (13-8) 87-79 on Sunday. Hobart C. outrebounded Diamond V.E. 51-35 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hobart C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds and German center Ole Angerstein (208-1995) who added 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Chargers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side naturalized British swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) responded with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Ryley Haywood (194-2004) scored 22 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hobart C. maintains fourth position with 13-8 record. Diamond V.E. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 15 games lost. Hobart C. will meet at home Dandenong R. (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Diamond V.E. will play against Frankston B. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: J.Richards 27+7reb+3ast, O.Angerstein 14+12reb+4ast, H.Makeny 12+5reb, V.DeAngelo 11+3reb+4ast, J.Straatsma 9+3reb, A.Eugster 6+9reb+4ast
Diamond V.E.: R.Haywood 22+2reb+5ast, A.Thoseby 17+8reb+5ast, N.Todd 14+3reb+1ast, R.Bowkett 10+4reb+6ast, J.Perry 6+8reb+1ast, Z.Zhang 5+8reb+1ast

Keilor T. - Knox R. 82-93

Very predictable result in Melbourne where first ranked Raiders (17-4) beat 15th ranked Thunder (7-13) 93-82 on Sunday. Knox R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Keli Leaupepe (198-2000, college: LMU) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) who added 17 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Four Raiders players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Daniel Foster (198-2001, college: Nevada) responded with 28 points and 4 assists and American center Dante Thompson (201-1993, college: GBC, agency: Starting 5) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Raiders have a solid three-game winning streak. Knox R. maintains first position with 17-4 record. Keilor T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Geelong U.. Knox R. will meet at home Ballarat M. (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Keilor T. will play against Nunawading S. (#13) in East Burwood and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: K.Leaupepe 33+9reb+2ast, B.Blake 20+3reb+5ast, T.Dufelmeier 17+11reb+6ast, B.Nunn 13+3reb+4ast, T.Simos-Primerano 6+2reb+1ast, R.Cheesman 2+1reb+2ast
Keilor T.: D.Foster 28+4reb+4ast, D.Thompson 18+6reb+2ast, J.Beasley 9+2reb, D.Poelsma 9+1reb+1ast, R.Philippe 7+4reb+1ast, C.Harris 5+2reb

Eltham W. - NW Tasmania 115-75

Not a big story in a game in Eltham where 19th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (5-16) was outplayed by eighth ranked Wildcats (12-8) 115-75 on Sunday. Eltham W. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to NW Tasmania Thunder's 30 and made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded NW Tasmania 43-28 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Eltham W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Gabe Hadley (193-1998) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Xavier Bledson (198-1999, college: Indiana St.) who added 25 points during the contest. Wildcats' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) responded with 15 points and 5 assists and forward Anok Magot (-2000) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Wildcats have an impressive five-game winning streak. Eltham W. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. NW Tasmania lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 16 games lost. Eltham W. will meet Geelong U. (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NW Tasmania will play against Dandenong R. (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: G.Hadley 26+7reb, X.Bledson 25+4reb+3ast, S.Whelan 13+2reb, M.McCarron 13+5reb+4ast, J.Sykes 11+7reb+1ast, Z.Cunningham 9+3reb+1ast
NW Tasmania: A.Magot 17+4reb+1ast, L.Barker 15+3reb+5ast, T.Armstrong 15+6reb, K.Savage 11+3reb+3ast, L.Gibson 6+2reb+1ast, I.Atuer 5+4reb+2ast

Group west

Perry Lakes H. - Cockburn 99-101

There was a surprise result in Floreat where thirteenth ranked Cougars (5-13) edged higher ranked Hawks (7-11) 101-99 on Thursday. Cockburn had a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Terrandus Smith (193-1998, college: Union, TN) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import point guard Kortland Martin (180-1999, college: FHU) who added 29 points during the contest. Worth to mention Smith played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Cougars' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Luke Phillips (208-1999, college: ULM) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and guard Matthew Leary (190-2000, college: Knox) scored 25 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Cougars have a solid four-game winning streak. Cockburn moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Hawks keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with East Perth E. and Maitland. Cockburn will meet league's second-placed Geraldton B. in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Perry Lakes H. will play against Warwick S. (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: K.Martin 29+3ast, T.Smith 25+5reb+4ast, C.Nai 14+1reb, R.Eves 13+8reb+3ast, N.Pond 10+5reb+3ast, J.Hunt 6+2reb+4ast
Perry Lakes H.: L.Phillips 25+5reb+2ast, M.Leary 25+1reb+2ast, J.Stanley-Williams 15+5reb+3ast, C.Hamilton 14+5reb+3ast, N.Floyd 10+5reb+2ast, K.O'Donohue 5+1reb

East Perth E. - Lakeside L. 80-108

There was a minor upset in Morley where 9th ranked Eagles (7-11) were crushed by eleventh ranked Lightning (7-12) 108-80 on Friday. Lakeside L. had a 37-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. Lakeside L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Isaiah Lewis (185-1997, college: RWU) who added 24 points and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side American guard Matthew Lang (190, college: Arizona) responded with 20 points and his fellow American import forward Max Rice (195, college: Boise St.) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lakeside L. maintains eleventh position with 7-12 record, which they share with Hills H. East Perth E. lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Perry Lakes H. and Maitland. Lakeside L. will meet higher ranked Kalamunda ES (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. East Perth E. will play against Kalamunda ES and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: R.Mackenzie 25+5reb+5ast, I.Lewis 24+2reb+5ast, J.Davey 11+12reb+3ast, A.Wilson 10+7reb+5ast, M.Garbellini 9+5reb+1ast, L.Patterson 8+8reb+2ast
East Perth E.: M.Lang 20+4reb+3ast, M.Rice 19+3reb+3ast, I.Dimakopoulos 14+4reb+1ast, L.Roberts 12+4reb+4ast, N.Filpo 5+3reb+1ast, L.Yat 4+4reb

Perth R. - Mandurah M. 96-103

No shocking result in a game in Northbridge where sixth ranked Magic (10-9) defeated 13th ranked Redbacks (5-14) 103-96 on Friday. Mandurah looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) who helped to win the game recording 41 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Jahcoree Ealy (201, college: ENMU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists during the contest. At the losing side New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) responded with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. Four Perth R. players scored in double figures. Redbacks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Magic have a solid three-game winning streak. Mandurah maintains sixth position with 10-9 record. Perth R. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. Mandurah will meet league's leader Rockingham F. on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Perth R. will play against Goldfields G. (#8) in Kalgoorlie and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: L.Bertram 41+5reb+5ast, J.Ealy 19+5reb+12ast, S.Freeman 17+10reb, H.Warden 9+6reb+4ast, J.Malie 8+8reb+2ast, N.Woodall 6+2reb
Perth R.: L.Cummings 26+5reb+2ast, J.Cook-Green 18+9reb+7ast, J.Underwood 13+9reb, E.Kanwei 13+4reb+1ast, C.McDonald 9+6reb+6ast, J.Formosa 9+2reb

Mandurah M. - Geraldton B. 75-115

Rather expected game in Mandurah where 6th ranked Magic (10-9) was rolled over by fourth ranked Buccaneers (14-4) 115-75 on Saturday. Geraldton B. dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Magic's 38. Geraldton B. outrebounded Mandurah 48-33 including a 37-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Geraldton B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Mandurah's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Verle Williams Jr (180-1997) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 assists (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and guard Nikolas DeSantis (191-1998) who added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Five Buccaneers players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) responded with 23 points and guard Jermaine Malie (185-1996) scored 23 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. Buccaneers have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Geraldton B. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Warwick S. and BA CoE. Loser Magic keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Geraldton B. will meet at home Cockburn (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Mandurah will play against the league's leader Rockingham F. (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: V.Williams Jr. 22+4reb+7ast, N.DeSantis 20+5reb+6ast, A.Springs 20+2reb+2ast, L.Hunt 14+4reb, A.Ralph 12+5reb+1ast, J.Keyes 10+10reb+4ast
Mandurah M.: L.Bertram 23+2reb+3ast, J.Malie 23+2reb+2ast, S.Freeman 17+4reb, H.Warden 5+8reb+3ast, C.Lowe 5+5reb+1ast, N.Woodall 2+5reb

Willetton T. - SW Slammers 107-82

Very predictable result in Willetton where third ranked Tigers (14-5) outscored 14th ranked Slammers (1-17) 107-82 on Saturday. Willetton T. dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Slammers' 54. Willetton T. forced 21 SW Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 41-26 including 16 on the offensive glass. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Thomas Gerovich (200-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and guard Tana Kopa (198-2002, college: Canisius) who added 22 points during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) responded with 31 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Devan Craig (194-2003) scored 10 points. Five Willetton T. and four SW Slammers 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. Willetton T. moved-up to second place, which they share with Canberra B. and Illawarra H. 2. SW Slammers lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. Willetton T. 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. SW Slammers will play against Warwick S. (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: T.Gerovich 23+11reb+2ast, T.Kopa 22+4reb+2ast, T.Cherry 19+2reb+4ast, R.Williams 12+6reb+5ast, T.Davis 11+5reb+6ast, M.Vigor 6+3reb+1ast
SW Slammers: J.Poplar 31+9reb+2ast, N.Walsh 13+1ast, M.Wugol 10+3reb+1ast, D.Craig 10+4reb+3ast, J.Flynn 8+1ast, P.Keats 4+3reb+9ast

Lakeside L. - Perry Lakes H. 110-91

There was a minor upset in North Lake where 9th ranked Hawks (7-11) were outplayed by eleventh ranked Lightning (7-12) 110-91 on Saturday. Lakeside L. outrebounded Perry Lakes H. 39-23 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lakeside L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 8 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and forward Corey Shervill (201-1998, college: St.Edward's) who added 25 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Lightning players scored in double figures. At the losing side Luke Phillips (208-1999, college: ULM) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Matthew Leary (190-2000, college: Knox) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lakeside L. maintains eleventh position with 7-12 record, which they share with Hills H. Loser Hawks keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with East Perth E. and Maitland. Lakeside L. will meet higher ranked Kalamunda ES (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Perry Lakes H. will play against Warwick S. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: R.Mackenzie 31+4reb+8ast, C.Shervill 25+6reb+3ast, A.Wilson 17+2reb, I.Lewis 16+4reb+5ast, M.Garbellini 7+2reb+3ast, J.Davey 4+16reb+3ast
Perry Lakes H.: L.Phillips 22+6reb+6ast, M.Leary 21+6reb+1ast, J.Stanley-Williams 18+3reb+4ast, K.O'Donohue 8+1ast, C.Hamilton 8+5reb+2ast, S.Chan 6+3reb+7ast

Rockingham F. - Goldfields G. 82-79

Seventh-ranked Giants (9-10) made lots of trouble for first ranked Flames (15-3) in Rockingham. Flames managed to secure only three-point victory 82-79. However their fans expected much easier game. Rockingham F. players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. American forward LaQuinton Ross (203-1992, college: Ohio St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and swingman Joshua Duach (197-2003, college: Iona, agency: Sport Avenir) added 21 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Goldfields G.Four Goldfields G. players scored in double figures. Rockingham F. maintains first position with 15-3 record. Goldfields G. at the other side dropped to the eighth place with ten games lost. Rockingham F. will play against Willetton T. (#4) at home in the next round. Goldfields G. will play against Perth R. (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: I.White 25+5reb+9ast, L.Ross 16+12reb+3ast, R.Godfrey 10+2reb+6ast, C.Beard 8+2reb, T.Jackson 7+5reb+1ast, J.Beard 6+8reb+2ast
Goldfields G.: J.Duach 21+7reb+3ast, D.Parsons 21+18reb+5ast, S.Stewart 17+5reb+6ast, M.Jok 13+2reb+4ast, K.Maler 3, G.Sidebottom 2+4reb

Kalamunda ES - Warwick S. 100-110

Everything went according to plan in Kalamunda where second ranked Senators (14-4) won against 7th ranked Suns (9-9) 110-100 on Saturday. Warwick S. made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game, while Kalamunda ES only scored seven points from the stripe. Warwick S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Elijah Pepper (193-2001, college: UC Davis) who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Todd Withers (202-1996, college: Queens, NC) who added 22 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists and naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Five Kalamunda ES players scored in double figures. Suns' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Warwick S. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Geraldton B. and BA CoE. Loser Suns keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Cent.Coast C. and Newcastle F.. Warwick S. will meet SW Slammers (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Kalamunda ES will play against East Perth E. (#9) in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: E.Pepper 38+8reb+4ast, T.Withers 22+9reb+3ast, M.Clarke 19+2reb+10ast, G.Pearl 8+8reb+3ast, C.Ellis 7, T.Shand 6+5reb+5ast
Kalamunda ES: T.Fee 25+4reb+2ast, M.Nelson 23+6reb+3ast, T.White 16+9reb+4ast, R.Bell 12+8reb+12ast, R.Maxwell 10+2ast, M.Sam 7+2reb+2ast

Warwick S. - Geraldton B. 98-118

There was a minor upset in Perth where much higher ranked Senators (14-4) were crushed by fourth ranked Buccaneers (14-4) 118-98 on Sunday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Geraldton B. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Senators's 38 and made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Geraldton B. outrebounded Warwick S. 42-30 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Geraldton B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) and guard Johny Narkle (199-2001) who added 22 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Keyes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side the former international guard Elijah Pepper (193-2001, college: UC Davis) responded with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and American forward Todd Withers (202-1996, college: Queens, NC) scored 28 points and 6 rebounds. Five Geraldton B. and four Warwick S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Buccaneers have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Geraldton B. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Warwick S. and BA CoE. Geraldton B. will meet at home Cockburn (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Warwick S. will play against SW Slammers (#14) in Bunbury and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: J.Keyes 28+12reb+2ast, A.Springs 26+2reb, J.Narkle 22+14reb+6ast, L.Hunt 15+7reb+13ast, V.Williams Jr. 13+3reb+7ast, A.Ralph 9+2reb
Warwick S.: T.Withers 28+6reb+1ast, E.Pepper 26+8reb+9ast, M.Clarke 16+3ast, C.Creek 10+5reb+2ast, G.Pearl 7+6reb+4ast, C.Ellis 7+3ast

Joondalup W. - Goldfields G. 91-73

No shocking result in a game in Joondalup where fifth ranked Wanneroo (12-7) defeated 7th ranked Giants (9-10) 91-73 on Sunday. Joondalup W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists and forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) who added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Wanneroo players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) responded with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Giants' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Joondalup W. maintains fifth position with 12-7 record. Loser Giants dropped to the eighth place with ten games lost. Joondalup W. will meet at home SW Slammers (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Goldfields G. will play against Perth R. (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: A.Kuerban 21+2reb, C.Turnage 19+9reb+11ast, J.Wellsteed 13+6reb+2ast, D.Ballantyne 13+3reb+5ast, C.Davis 11+8reb+4ast, V.Chadinha 11+3reb+3ast
Goldfields G.: D.Parsons 20+9reb+5ast, S.Stewart 18+9reb+5ast, J.Reid 13+1reb+2ast, J.Duach 8+9reb+2ast, M.Jok 7+7reb+1ast, G.Sidebottom 4+1reb