NBL One Round 19 (Regular Season): Cockburn beats Warwick S. in the most crucial game of the week

The Regular Season in NBL One just ended. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Hamilton Hill. Leader Cougars faced their biggest opponent Senators. Host Cougars (20-0) smashed guests from Perth (15-5) 118-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Senators. Cockburn dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Senators's 34. Cockburn forced 28 Warwick S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Warwick S.'s players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cockburn made 9 blocks. Danish swingman Sarah Mortensen (185-1997, college: Villanova) fired 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. New Zealand-Israeli forward Danielle Raber (183-1996) chipped in 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Stacey Barr (173-1992, college: Idaho) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. 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 have an impressive series of twenty victories in a row. Cockburn maintains first place with 20-0 record. Warwick S. at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Albury and Perth R..
Important game to mention about took place in Joondalup. Ninth ranked Wanneroo (8-12) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 8th ranked Eagles (10-10) 70-67 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Kurstyn Harden (190-2000, college: SF Austin) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Jhazmin Joson contributed with 19 points for the winners. Canadian swingman Madison Torresin (183-1996, college: W.Chester) answered with 24 points and 8 rebounds for East Perth E.Joondalup W. maintains ninth place with 8-12 record, which they share with Sydney C. and Sutherland. East Perth E. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Maitland.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Bunbury, where higher ranked Tigers (11-9) lost to thirteenth ranked Slammers (3-17) in a road game 65-76 on Friday. It was a great evening for Mykea Gray who led her team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 steals. At the losing side Ajulu Thatha responded with 7 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SW Slammers moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Kalamunda ES. Willetton T. lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.

Other games of round 19 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Lakeside L. was crushed by Rockingham F. in a road game 86-48. Mandurah smashed Kalamunda ES at home 116-72. Goldfields G. was destroyed by Perry Lakes H. on the opponent's court 93-62.
The best stats of 19th round was 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by Madeleine Dennis of Perry Lakes H..

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Cockburn - Warwick S. 118-73

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Hamilton Hill. Leader Cougars faced their biggest opponent Senators. Host Cougars (20-0) smashed guests from Perth (15-5) 118-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Senators. Cockburn dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Senators's 34. Cockburn forced 28 Warwick S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Warwick S.'s players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cockburn made 9 blocks. Danish swingman Sarah Mortensen (185-1997, college: Villanova) fired 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. New Zealand-Israeli forward Danielle Raber (183-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Stacey Barr (173-1992, college: Idaho) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and forward Isabelle Miotti (178-1998) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Five Cockburn and four Warwick S. 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. Cougars have an impressive series of twenty victories in a row. Cockburn maintains first place with 20-0 record. Warwick S. at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Albury and Perth R..
Top scorers:
Cockburn: S.Mortensen 22+9reb+4ast, R.Porter 20+5reb+4ast, D.Raber 18+11reb+4ast, J.Williams 17+3reb+3ast, S.Gorman 15+6reb+6ast, J.Edwards 13+5reb+5ast
Warwick S.: S.Barr 15+12reb+3ast, I.Miotti 14+2reb+1ast, S.Grinceri 11+2reb+3ast, K.Reilly 11+4reb, N.Burton 8+7reb, K.Cummins 6+3reb

Rockingham F. - Lakeside L. 86-48

There was no surprise in Rockingham where 10th ranked Lightning (6-14) was crushed by fourth ranked Flames (13-7) 86-48 on Friday. Rockingham F. forced 33 Lakeside L. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. American guard Sydney Erikstrup (185, college: GCU) helped adding 23 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American power forward Teige Morrell (191-1995, college: Nevada) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and forward Samantha Lubcke (188-1996, college: Utah Valley) scored 8 points and 13 rebounds. Lightning's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Flames. Rockingham F. maintains fourth place with 13-7 record. Lakeside L. lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Illawarra H..
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: S.Erikstrup 23+5reb+1ast, M.Whittle 18+11reb+7ast, P.Duffield 11+2reb+3ast, J.Jakens 9+5reb+4ast, E.Steven 8+3ast, A.Ciabattoni 8+3reb+5ast
Lakeside L.: T.Morrell 21+13reb+3ast, S.Lubcke 8+13reb+1ast, M.Wilson 6+4reb+2ast, M.Hennigan 5+3reb, O.Kounkou 5+4reb+3ast, T.Figliomeni 2+2reb+3ast

Mandurah M. - Kalamunda ES 116-72

No shocking result in a game in Mandurah where seventh ranked Magic (11-9) smashed 12th ranked Suns (3-17) 116-72 on Friday. Mandurah dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Suns's 32 and made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game, while Kalamunda ES only scored ten points from the stripe. Mandurah forced 25 Kalamunda ES turnovers and outrebounded them 49-29 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mandurah looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Kalamunda ES's players. It was a great evening for New Zealand guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists. Guard Claire Jacobs (183-2001, college: Nevada) helped adding 28 points and 4 steals. Five Magic players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Karly Murphy (185-1998, college: Colorado St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant (187-2001, college: Angelo St.) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. 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. Mandurah moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Kalamunda ES lost their third game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with SW Slammers.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: C.Jacobs 28+3reb+1ast, E.Klasztorny 25+7reb, M.Dale 14+9reb+13ast, T.Stephens 12+7reb+3ast, G.Berg 10+6reb+2ast, T.Palmer 8+3reb+3ast
Kalamunda ES: K.Murphy 26+11reb+2ast, T.McGhee-Pleasant 15+7reb+2ast, R.Dagostino 14+2reb, J.Gartrell 6+2ast, A.Forrest 5+2reb, Y.Knoll 2+2ast

SW Slammers - Willetton T. 76-65

We should mention about the upset which took place in Bunbury, where higher ranked Tigers (11-9) lost to thirteenth ranked Slammers (3-17) in a road game 65-76 on Friday. SW Slammers forced 21 Willetton T. turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Mykea Gray (163-1998, college: Miami, FL) who led her team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 steals. Sarah Cannell helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Slammers players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Ajulu Thatha (185-2000, college: FGCU) responded with 7 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and New Zealand swingman Eva Langton (185-1999, college: TAMIU) scored 12 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SW Slammers moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Kalamunda ES. Willetton T. lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: M.Gray 19+2reb+3ast, C.King 14+6reb+2ast, S.Cannell 13+9reb+1ast, C.Bayliss 12+3reb, Z.Black 8+2reb+4ast, J.Fitch 5+2reb+1ast
Willetton T.: S.Hayward 19+2ast, E.Langton 12+4reb+6ast, E.Averill 10+8reb+3ast, E.Counsel 8+6reb+1ast, A.Thatha 7+17reb+4ast, S.Smart 5+2reb+1ast

Joondalup W. - East Perth E. 70-67

Important game to mention about took place in Joondalup. Ninth ranked Wanneroo (8-12) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 8th ranked Eagles (10-10) 70-67 on Friday evening. Joondalup W. forced 21 East Perth E. turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Kurstyn Harden (190-2000, college: SF Austin) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Filipino Jhazmin Joson (170-1999) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Canadian swingman Madison Torresin (183-1996, college: W.Chester) answered with 24 points and 8 rebounds and American center Sasha Goodlett (195-1990, college: Georgia Tech, agency: LBM Management) added 19 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for East Perth E.Joondalup W. maintains ninth place with 8-12 record, which they share with Sydney C. and Sutherland. East Perth E. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Maitland.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: J.Joson 19+1reb+3ast, K.Harden 15+16reb+4ast, J.Smith 10+4reb+3ast, S.Berberabe 9+3reb+4ast, L.Finau 9+5reb+4ast, M.Sutton 7+12reb+1ast
East Perth E.: M.Torresin 24+8reb, S.Goodlett 19+11reb+2ast, A.Leach 11+5reb+5ast, A.Cubillo 4+10reb+6ast, T.Morrison 4+3reb+1ast, T.Roberts 3+1reb+2ast

Perry Lakes H. - Goldfields G. 93-62

Very expected game in Floreat where 11th ranked Giants (4-16) were rolled over by sixth ranked Hawks (11-9) 93-62 on Saturday. Perry Lakes H. forced 19 Goldfields G. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for center Madeleine Dennis (186-1997, college: Dayton) who led her team to a victory scoring 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jayda Clark (183-2005) helped adding 21 points. At the losing side American forward Erin Antosh (191-1998, college: Tampa) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Nicolette Gilday (175-1992, college: Santa Clara) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Hawks. Perry Lakes H. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Giants keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: J.Clark 21+3reb+3ast, M.Dennis 19+9reb+5ast, A.Fowler 12+5reb+4ast, E.Fisher 8+5reb, R.Vlahov 8+3reb, E.Newman 6+3reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: E.Antosh 16+5reb+3ast, N.Gilday 9+5reb+2ast, K.Sidebottom 9, K.Hawaikirangi 8+3reb+3ast, C.Zorzi 7+4reb, H.Yam 6+6ast