NBL One Round 18 (Regular Season): SD Spartans edge SC Phoenix by three points

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in NBL One. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Fifth-ranked Sunshine CP (7-7) made lots of trouble for first ranked Brisbane Spartans (13-1) on Saturday. Brisbane Spartans managed to secure only three-point victory 89-86. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was guard Jessica McDowell-White (168-2000, college: USF) who scored 22 points. Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) chipped in 12 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Erin Bollmann (180-1994, college: SEMO) who recorded 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Brisbane Spartans have an impressive six-game winning streak. SD Spartans maintains first position with 13-1 record, which they share with Logan T. SC Phoenix at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Townsville F..
Ninth-ranked Wanneroo (7-12) made lots of trouble for second ranked Senators (15-4) in Perth. Senators managed to secure only one-point victory 95-94. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Wanneroo. It was a good game for forward Mackenzie Clinch-Hoycard (191-1998, college: Hawaii) who saved her team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds. Stacey Barr contributed with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American guard Lesila Finau (175-2000, college: CBU) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists for Joondalup W.Warwick S. maintains second position with 15-4 record having just seven point less than leader Forestville E. Joondalup W. at the other side keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. Warwick S. will play against league's leader Cockburn in Hamilton Hill in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Joondalup W. will play at home against East Perth E. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Cougars delivered the nineteenth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Tigers (11-8) 101-46 in Willetton. Sarah Mortensen had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Ella Averill with 12 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Cougars (19-0) have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Cockburn maintains first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. Loser Tigers keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Cockburn 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. Willetton T. will play against SW Slammers in Bunbury and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 18 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Northside W. defeated Brisbane C. in Taigum 100-92. Ipswich F. was smashed by Gold Coast R. at home 84-105. Townsville F. lost to Cairns D. on the opponent's court 75-82. Rockhampton C. was outscored by Mackay in a home game 74-101. SW Metro P. was rolled over Logan T. on the road 102-77. Perry Lakes H. defeated East Perth E. on its own court 98-86. Perth R. beat Mandurah in Northbridge 96-84. Goldfields G. destroyed Kalamunda ES at home 94-74. Perry Lakes H. lost to undefeated Cockburn on the opponent's court 66-87. Lakeside L. was rolled over Rockingham F. in a home game 68-88.
The best stats of 18th round was 30 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists by Erin Antosh of Goldfields G..

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Group north

Brisbane C. - Northside W. 92-100

There was no surprise in Brisbane where 11th ranked Capitals (3-11) were defeated by eighth ranked Wizards (5-9) 100-92 on Saturday. Northside W. made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) scored 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Alice ODriscoll chipped in 22 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ashley Arlen with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Tyla Stolberg (188, college: Newberry) scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Northside W. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Rockhampton C. Brisbane C. lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Gold Coast R..
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: A.Arlen 29+5reb+4ast, T.Stolberg 21+6reb+4ast, G.Ellis 11+11reb+6ast, K.Hippolite 10+1reb+4ast, C.Enriquez-Paea 8+3ast, A.Fuller 7+4reb+2ast
Northside W.: C.Woods 33+6reb+5ast, A.O'Driscoll 22+4reb+4ast, C.Walker 14+4reb+4ast, C.Virgo 13+5reb+6ast, E.Harvey 7+3reb+1ast, S.Gunness 6+7reb+1ast

Ipswich F. - Gold Coast R. 84-105

There was a small surprise in Booval where twelfth ranked Rollers (3-11) smashed 9th ranked Force (4-10) 105-84 on Saturday. Gold Coast R. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Force's 40 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. New Zealand guard Tera Reed (183-1998, college: USC) scored 39 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 17-of-20 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized New Zealand guard Tara Manumaleuga (178-2001, college: TCU) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Rollers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Kahlaijah Dean (168-1999, college: Sacramento St.) with 39 points (!!!) and guard Elissa Brett (155, college: Michigan, agency: LBM Management) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rollers have a solid three-game winning streak. Gold Coast R. moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Brisbane C. Ipswich F. lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with SW Metro P..
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: K.Dean 39+3reb+1ast, E.Brett 15+6reb+1ast, O.West 14+2reb+1ast, H.Young 7+12reb+1ast, N.Elliott 6+3reb+3ast, K.Head 3+2reb
Gold Coast R.: T.Reed 39+6reb+7ast, J.Umezawa 21+4reb, T.Manumaleuga 16+6reb+3ast, J.Howe 14+4reb+2ast, E.Petrie 9+10reb+1ast, S.Oxland 4+3reb

Cairns D. - Townsville F. 82-75

Rather expected game in Cairns where 6th ranked Flames (7-7) were defeated by third ranked Dolphins (10-4) 82-75 on Saturday. Cairns D. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Flames's 32. International center Cayla George (193-1989) scored 5 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Taryn Bond chipped in 21 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Samantha Bowman (188, college: CWU) with 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Chailee Ward (180-2003) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dolphins have a solid four-game winning streak. Cairns D. maintains third position with 10-4 record having just three points less than leader Forestville E., which they share with Mackay. Loser Flames dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with SC Phoenix.
Top scorers:
Townsville F.: C.Ward 18+1reb+4ast, T.Dalton 13+3reb+3ast, S.Bowman 13+9reb+3ast, M.Murray 11+4reb+5ast, H.Carey 7, A.Minogue 5+2ast
Cairns D.: T.Bond 21+4reb, T.Bond 15+3reb+4ast, L.Williams 14+3reb+1ast, A.Brett 11+3reb+1ast, S.Evans 7+4reb+1ast, C.George 5+20reb+11ast

Rockhampton C. - Mackay M. 74-101

Rather predictable result in Rockhampton where fourth ranked Meteorettes (10-4) outscored 7th ranked Cyclones (5-9) 101-74 on Saturday. Mackay outrebounded Rockhampton C. 47-35 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mackay looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Rockhampton C.'s players. Forward Monique Bobongie (178-2006) scored 28 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Amari Robinson (183-2000, college: Clemson) chipped in 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Akaysha Muggeridge (175, college: Hutchinson) with 18 points and 6 rebounds and New Zealand Alana Paewai scored 18 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. 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. Mackay moved-up to third place, which they share with Cairns D. Rockhampton C. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Northside W..
Top scorers:
Rockhampton C.: A.Muggeridge 18+6reb+3ast, A.Paewai 18+1reb+5ast, M.Goulding 14+7reb, C.Perry 10+8reb+2ast, B.Janes 6+3reb, K.Phillips-Wade 5+5reb
Mackay M.: M.Bobongie 28+5reb+5ast, A.Robinson 23+8reb+7ast, U.Thompson 14+11reb+1ast, T.Rouse 13+5reb, N.Van Wyk 9+6reb+1ast, E.Shearer 6+3reb+7ast

Logan T. - SW Metro P. 102-77

Not a big story in a game in Loganholme where 10th ranked Pirates (4-10) were outplayed by second ranked Thunder (13-1) 102-77 on Saturday. Logan T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. French guard Amandine Toi (178-1998, college: Virginia) scored 29 points and 5 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Mikhaela Cann (173-1994) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists during the contest. Five Thunder players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Grace Champion with 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and American swingman Beyonce Bea (185, college: WSU) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunder have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Logan T. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with SD Spartans. SW Metro P. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Ipswich F..
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: G.Champion 36+8reb+2ast, B.Bea 17+5reb+2ast, S.Bairstow 7+11reb+5ast, B.Corke 7+2reb+1ast, M.Arthur 4+4reb+2ast, C.Bliss 2+2reb+1ast
Logan T.: A.Toi 29+1reb+5ast, M.Cann 16+5reb+13ast, L.Scott 14+5reb+3ast, P.Notoa 12+8reb+5ast, B.Kennedy-Hopoate 11+6reb+1ast, S.Reisinger 8+4reb+1ast

SD Spartans - SC Phoenix 89-86

Fifth-ranked Sunshine CP (7-7) made lots of trouble for first ranked Brisbane Spartans (13-1) on Saturday. Brisbane Spartans managed to secure only three-point victory 89-86. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was guard Jessica McDowell-White (168-2000, college: USF) who scored 22 points. Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) chipped in 12 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Erin Bollmann (180-1994, college: SEMO) who recorded 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and her fellow American import center Shannon Ryan (193-1997, college: St.Anselm) added 18 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Brisbane Spartans have an impressive six-game winning streak. SD Spartans maintains first position with 13-1 record, which they share with Logan T. SC Phoenix at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Townsville F..
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: E.Bollmann 30+9reb+4ast, S.Ryan 18+11reb+1ast, K.Mathews 17+3reb+5ast, A.Browne 9+5reb+2ast, J.Boundy 6+1reb+4ast, M.White 4+6reb
SD Spartans: J.McDowell-White 22+1reb+3ast, K.Purcell 15+3reb+3ast, T.Simmons 12+3reb+7ast, N.Fransson 11+7reb, H.McDowell-White 8+4reb+1ast, O.Isaac 8+2reb+1ast

Group west

Perry Lakes H. - East Perth E. 98-86

There was a small surprise in Floreat where eighth ranked Hawks (10-9) won against 6th ranked Eagles (10-9) 98-86 on Saturday. Perry Lakes H. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Perry Lakes H. outrebounded East Perth E. 42-24 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Perry Lakes H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Perry Lakes H. made 7 blocks. The former international forward Alexandra Fowler (188-2001, college: Portland) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Jayda Clark (183-2005) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Hawks' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Abby Cubillo (168-1999) with 28 points and 5 assists and American center Sasha Goodlett (195-1990, college: Georgia Tech, agency: LBM Management) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Perry Lakes H. and four East Perth E. players scored in double figures. Hawks have a solid three-game winning streak. Perry Lakes H. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mandurah and East Perth E. Perry Lakes H. will meet at home Goldfields G. (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. East Perth E. will play against Joondalup W. (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: A.Cubillo 28+2reb+5ast, S.Goodlett 15+7reb+2ast, T.Morrison 10+2reb+1ast, A.Van Vliet 10+3reb, T.Roberts 10+2reb+1ast, A.Leach 7+4reb+4ast
Perry Lakes H.: A.Fowler 24+10reb+3ast, J.Clark 18+4reb+4ast, A.Jacobs 14+4reb+5ast, M.Satie 12+10reb+2ast, G.Stone 11+4reb+6ast, M.Dennis 10+2reb+4ast

Mandurah M. - Perth R. 84-96

There was no surprise in Mandurah where 7th ranked Magic (10-9) was defeated by third ranked Redbacks (15-5) 96-84 on Saturday. Perth R. made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Mandurah turnovers. American guard Natalie Chou (185-1997, college: UCLA) scored 44 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Georgia Denehey (-1999) chipped in 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was New Zealand guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) with 23 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American forward Grace Berg (183-2000, college: Drake) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Mandurah players scored in double figures. Magic's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Perth R. maintains third position with 15-5 record having just eight point less than leader Forestville E., which they share with Albury. Loser Magic dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Perry Lakes H. and East Perth E.. Perth R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mandurah will play against Kalamunda ES (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: M.Dale 23+4reb+5ast, T.Stephens 18+4reb+2ast, C.Jacobs 14+4reb+1ast, G.Berg 13+9reb+3ast, S.Meares 5+1reb, C.Mihovilovich 4+5reb+4ast
Perth R.: N.Chou 44+5reb+2ast, G.Denehey 16+4reb+6ast, P.Brossmann 12+10reb+3ast, S.Hartree 8+11reb+3ast, S.Doran 7+5reb+4ast, A.Lee 7+5reb+1ast

Warwick S. - Joondalup W. 95-94

Ninth-ranked Wanneroo (7-12) made lots of trouble for second ranked Senators (15-4) in Perth. Senators managed to secure only one-point victory 95-94. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Wanneroo. Warwick S. players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for forward Mackenzie Clinch-Hoycard (191-1998, college: Hawaii) who saved her team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Stacey Barr (173-1992, college: Idaho) contributed with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American guard Lesila Finau (175-2000, college: CBU) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists and her fellow American import center Kurstyn Harden (190-2000, college: SF Austin) added 22 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Joondalup W.Five Joondalup W. players scored in double figures. Warwick S. maintains second position with 15-4 record having just seven point less than leader Forestville E. Joondalup W. at the other side keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. Warwick S. will play against league's leader Cockburn in Hamilton Hill in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Joondalup W. will play at home against East Perth E. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: J.Joson 24+1reb, K.Harden 22+10reb+3ast, S.Berberabe 17+6reb+9ast, L.Finau 16+11reb+9ast, M.Sutton 11+11reb+3ast, J.Smith 2+3reb+1ast
Warwick S.: S.Barr 32+6reb+7ast, M.Clinch-Hoycard 31+16reb+2ast, N.Burton 12+9reb+3ast, E.Gandini 7+3reb+4ast, K.Reilly 6+2reb+2ast, K.Weir 5+5reb+2ast

Willetton T. - Cockburn 46-101

Undefeated leader Cougars delivered the nineteenth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Tigers (11-8) 101-46 in Willetton. Cockburn held Willetton T. to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Cockburn forced 24 Willetton T. turnovers and outrebounded them 51-29 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cockburn looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Willetton T.'s players. Danish swingman Sarah Mortensen (185-1997, college: Villanova) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and center Jessie Edwards (193-1995, college: Minnesota) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Ella Averill (184-2004) with 12 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Desiree Kelley (175-1995) scored 7 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. Cougars (19-0) have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Cockburn maintains first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. Loser Tigers keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Cockburn 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. Willetton T. will play against SW Slammers in Bunbury and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: E.Averill 12+7reb+1ast, D.Kelley 7+5reb+2ast, A.Thatha 7+4reb+1ast, E.Langton 6+2reb, A.Ramsay 4+5reb+1ast, S.Hayward 3+1reb+2ast
Cockburn: J.Edwards 22+9reb, S.Gorman 16+6reb+3ast, S.Mortensen 16+12reb+4ast, R.Porter 16+2reb+4ast, D.Raber 14+6reb+1ast, J.Williams 6+3reb+7ast

Goldfields G. - Kalamunda ES 94-74

Everything could happen in Kalgoorlie at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Giants and 12th ranked Suns had identical 3-15 record. This time Giants used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Kalamunda 94-74 on Saturday night. Goldfields G. made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Goldfields G. outrebounded Kalamunda ES 53-42 including 19 on the offensive glass. Goldfields G. looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Kalamunda ES's players. American forward Erin Antosh (191-1998, college: Tampa) had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Nicolette Gilday (175-1992, college: Santa Clara) chipped in 21 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists during the contest. Four Giants players scored in double figures. Giants' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant (187-2001, college: Angelo St.) with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and guard Alyssa Bowen scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Goldfields G. maintains eleventh position with 4-15 record. Loser Suns keeps the twelfth place with 16 games lost. Goldfields G. will meet higher ranked Perry Lakes H. (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Kalamunda ES will play against Mandurah (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: T.McGhee-Pleasant 34+13reb+2ast, A.Bowen 11+8reb+1ast, J.Gartrell 11+2reb, R.Dagostino 8+2reb+2ast, A.Forrest 7+3reb+5ast, J.Firkins 3+10reb+4ast
Goldfields G.: E.Antosh 30+16reb+4ast, N.Gilday 21+12reb+12ast, R.Pettit 12+6reb+4ast, K.Hawaikirangi 12+3reb+1ast, J.Odude 7+4reb, H.Yam 7+3reb+6ast

Cockburn - Perry Lakes H. 87-66

Very expected game in Hamilton Hill where 8th ranked Hawks (10-9) were rolled over by top-ranked Cougars (19-0) 87-66 on Friday. Cockburn forced 24 Perry Lakes H. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. New Zealand-Israeli forward Danielle Raber (183-1996) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Danish swingman Sarah Mortensen (185-1997, college: Villanova) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Grace Stone (180, college: Princeton) with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Alexandra Fowler (188-2001, college: Portland) scored 11 points. 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. Cougars have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Cockburn maintains first position with 19-0 record. Loser Hawks dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Mandurah and East Perth E.. Cockburn 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. Perry Lakes H. will play against Goldfields G. (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: G.Stone 11+6reb+6ast, A.Fowler 11+4reb+1ast, A.Jacobs 11+3reb, M.Dennis 7+6reb+1ast, E.Smith 6+1ast, M.Satie 5+3reb+2ast
Cockburn: J.Edwards 18+3reb+1ast, D.Raber 18+7reb+3ast, S.Gorman 14+3reb+5ast, S.Mortensen 14+11reb+3ast, R.Turnour-McCarty 12, R.Porter 10+2reb+1ast

Lakeside L. - Rockingham F. 68-88

Very predictable result in Bullcreek where fourth ranked Flames (12-7) outscored 10th ranked Lightning (6-13) 88-68 on Friday. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rockingham F. made 9 blocks. The former international swingman Alexandra Sharp (182-1997, college: Wake Forest) had a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Sydney Erikstrup (185, college: GCU) chipped in 30 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Teige Morrell (191-1995, college: Nevada) with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and forward Samantha Lubcke (188-1996, college: Utah Valley) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flames have an impressive five-game winning streak. Rockingham F. maintains fourth position with 12-7 record. Lakeside L. lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 13 games lost. Rockingham F. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lakeside L. will play against Rockingham F. (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: T.Morrell 17+10reb+6ast, M.Hennigan 12+6reb+1ast, T.Figliomeni 11+3reb+1ast, O.Kounkou 10+2reb+1ast, S.Lubcke 9+9reb+2ast, A.Hall 4+4reb+1ast
Rockingham F.: S.Erikstrup 30+5reb+2ast, A.Ciabattoni 21+4reb+2ast, A.Kemp 12+3reb+1ast, A.Sharp 12+15reb+11ast, C.Stothard 6+2reb+1ast, S.Amos 4+4reb+3ast