NBL1 Round 7 (Regular Season): Mt.Gambier keep a leadership position

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

The game had a very big importance for fourteenth-ranked Pioneers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pioneers edged much higher ranked Raiders in Melbourne 111-108. Mt.Gambier looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Collin Moore (193-2001, college: GCU) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. His fellow American import power forward Lucas Gordon (206-2004, college: Redlands, agency: 0z Sports Agency) helped adding 22 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side the former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Knox R. at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Nunawading S.. Knox R. will play next round against Northern Force trying to get back on the winning streak. Mt.Gambier will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Hobart C. at home.
Undefeated Excellence (5-1) recorded its first loss in Wollongong. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Hawks (6-1) 107-95. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Mason Peatling accounted for 32 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Alexander Dickeson (191-2007) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for BA CoE in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hawks have a solid series of four victories in a row. Illawarra H. 2 moved-up to second place, which they share with Manly Warr. and Kalamunda ES. BA CoE at the other side keeps the fifth position with one game lost. Illawarra H. 2 will play against Inner WB (#7) in Inner West in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. BA CoE will play at home against Cent.Coast C. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Quite upsetting was Woodville W.'s home defeat in a game versus S.Adelaide P. 107-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Woodville Warriors. Jeremy Smith fired 44 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Nicholas Wurm produced 31 points for lost side. S.Adelaide P. (6-2) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place behind leader Norths B., which they share with Eltham W. Loser Woodville Warriors keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. S.Adelaide P. will meet at home Eastern M. (#6) in the next round. Woodville W. will play against Southern T. and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: N.Adelaide R. won against C.District L. on the opponent's court 98-92. Southern T. unfortunately lost to Forestville E. in a home game 84-98. W.Adelaide B. recorded a loss to Eastern M. on the road 85-101. Sturt S. defeated Norwood F. on its own court 100-98. Winless Albury W.B. was smashed by BA CoE in Canberra 113-72. Newcastle F. lost to Inner WB at home 81-86. Sydney C. unfortunately lost to Penrith on the opponent's court 67-68. Canberra G. rolled over Albury W.B. in a home game 115-75. Sydney C. crushed HKBA Spiders on the road 92-69. Bankstown B. was smashed by Maitland on its own court 78-104. Newcastle F. destroyed Sutherland in Broadmeadow 77-58. Hills H. was outscored by Norths B. at home 62-92. Cent.Coast C. recorded a loss to Manly Warr. on the opponent's court 82-71. SD Spartans were crushed by Brisbane C. in a home game 85-109. Gold Coast R. smashed NGC Seahawks on the road 125-99. Winless Northside W. lost to undefeated Cairns M. on its own court 72-99. Mackay managed to outperform Ipswich F. in a road game 112-95. SC Phoenix lost to undefeated Cairns M. at home 94-95. Mackay lost to undefeated Logan T. on the opponent's court 77-103. Nunawading S. smashed Diamond V.E. in a home game 102-80. Dandenong R. won against Waverley F. on the road 98-85. Sandringham S. managed to outperform Mt.Gambier on its own court 112-99. Knox R. rolled over Melbourne T. in Melbourne 105-80. Keilor T. defeated Geelong U. at home 91-75. Nunawading S. beat Frankston B. on the opponent's court 112-109. Kilsyth C. destroyed Ballarat M. in a home game 98-67. Keilor T. managed to outperform Diamond V.E. on the road 101-98. Dandenong R. recorded a loss to Ringwood on its own court 91-102. Eltham W. defeated Casey in a road game 88-82. Geelong U. was smashed by Sandringham S. at home 70-94. Bendigo was destroyed by Hobart C. on the opponent's court 104-79. Northern Force unfortunately lost to Bendigo in a home game 84-93. Perth R. managed to beat Perry Lakes H. on the road 103-101. Goldfields G. lost to undefeated Willetton T. on its own court 81-112. Joondalup W. beat SW Slammers in a road game 104-89. Warwick S. was destroyed by Rockingham F. at home 81-113. Mandurah managed to outperform Geraldton B. on the opponent's court 97-87. East Perth E. rolled over Warwick S. in a home game 104-82. Kalamunda ES defeated Rockingham F. on the road 94-91. Joondalup W. beat Lakeside L. on its own court 84-76. SW Slammers were destroyed by Cockburn in Hamilton Hill 103-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 30 points and 11 rebounds by Thomas Kurowski of Norwood F..

Group Central

Woodville W. - S.Adelaide P. 97-107

Quite upsetting was Woodville W.'s home defeat in a game versus S.Adelaide P. 107-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Woodville Warriors. South Adelaide Panthers dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Woodville Warriors' 36. South Adelaide Panthers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls) fired 44 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Ukrainian forward Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-1995, college: Jefferson) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Five South Adelaide Panthers players scored in double figures. point guard Nicholas Wurm (183-1997, college: Dickinson St.) produced 31 points and American power forward Joe Jackson (201-1996, college: IU Southeast) added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. S.Adelaide P. (6-2) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place behind leader Norths B., which they share with Eltham W. Loser Woodville Warriors keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. S.Adelaide P. will meet at home Eastern M. (#6) in the next round. Woodville W. will play against Southern T. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: S.Jeremy 44+6reb+6ast, R.Bruton 20+4reb+2ast, L.McVeigh 14+7reb+4ast, S.Yevgen 14+11reb+9ast, K.Moir 11+4reb+3ast, J.Smith 4+6reb+1ast
Woodville W.: N.Wurm 31+3reb+3ast, D.Uzoma 24+3reb+5ast, J.Joe 19+9reb+5ast, B.Callum 9+1reb+1ast, M.Awak 6+2reb+3ast, M.Riley 6+3reb+5ast

C.District L. - N.Adelaide R. 92-98

There was a minor upset in Gawler where higher ranked Central District Lions (2-6) were defeated by tenth ranked Rockets (2-6) 98-92 on Saturday. Guard Oskar Jones (185-2004, agency: Crossover Management) fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. American swingman Kaden Archie (198-2000, college: Georgia South) chipped in 25 points. Archie is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Deng Manyang (201-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Clayton Jewell (206-2004, college: CMU) added 12 points and 15 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. N.Adelaide R. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated C.District L.. C.District L. lost their third game in a row. N.Adelaide R. will meet at home league's second-placed Forestville E. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. C.District L. will play against Norwood F. (#5) in Marden and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: K.Archie 25+4reb+2ast, M.Machar 20+5reb+1ast, J.Oskar 20+7reb+7ast, S.Burke 17+9reb, J.Dyer 8+3reb+4ast, M.Drewett 5+6reb+1ast
C.District L.: M.Deng 28+14reb+1ast, K.Sapwell 18+4reb+4ast, J.Clayton 12+15reb+2ast, M.Magok 12+3reb+1ast, J.Seymour 8+7reb+4ast, H.Riley 5+2ast

Southern T. - Forestville E. 84-98

Very predictable result in Morphett Vale where second ranked Forestville Eagles (7-1) defeated 8th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (2-6) 98-84 on Saturday. Forestville E. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Noarlunga City Southern Tigers's 40. Forestville E. outrebounded Southern T. 54-35 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forestville E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) fired a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals for the winners. His fellow American import forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Devin Fortune (198, college: Pacific, OR) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and forward Che Brogan (198-2006) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Forestville Eagles. Forestville E. used an opportunity after Norths B. lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Forestville E. will meet N.Adelaide R. (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Southern T. will play against Woodville W. in Flinders Park and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: F.Jordan 23+11reb+10ast, M.Greg 20+10reb, J.Daniel 17+4reb+4ast, D.Adam 14+3reb+2ast, F.Ipassou 10+2reb, A.Starling 8+14reb+4ast
Southern T.: D.Fortune 24+12reb+2ast, B.Che 14+7reb+8ast, M.Koop 14+8reb, M.Wugol 12+1ast, L.Nicholas 9+1reb+2ast, G.Brandon 4

Eastern M. - W.Adelaide B. 101-85

Everything could happen in Mt. Barker at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Eastern Mavericks and 9th ranked Bearcats had identical 2-5 record. This time Eastern Mavericks used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Woodville 101-85 on Saturday night. Eastern M. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Bearcats's 42. Eastern M. forced 20 W.Adelaide B. turnovers. Forward BJ Symons (-1998) fired 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Curtis Scott (190-2003, college: Ottawa, KS) chipped in 24 points and 5 assists. American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import center Braelen Bridges (210-1999, college: Georgia) added 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five Eastern M. and four W.Adelaide B. players scored in double figures. Bearcats' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Eastern M. (3-5) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Norwood F. and Cent.Coast C. Loser Bearcats dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Eastern M. will meet higher ranked S.Adelaide P. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. W.Adelaide B. will play against the league's leader Sturt S. (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: C.Scott 24+4reb+5ast, S.BJ 23+7reb+4ast, P.Christian 17+5reb+4ast, D.Marshall 11+4reb+1ast, J.Bowden 10+4reb+1ast, H.Morris 10+3reb+2ast
W.Adelaide B.: B.Bridges 23+6reb+4ast, D.Nikolas 22+2reb+2ast, D.Parsons 19+17reb+5ast, S.Sean 12+4reb, K.Tom 9+3reb+4ast, G.Aidan 0

Sturt S. - Norwood F. 100-98

Everything went according to plan in Pasadena where leader Sturt Sabres (8-0) edged 5th ranked Norwood Flames (3-5) 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. Strangely Norwood F. outrebounded Sturt S. 53-41 including 40 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The former international guard Dejan Vasiljevic (190-1997, college: Miami, FL) fired 34 points (!!!) and 4 steals for the winners. Naturalized Maltese forward Joshua Tomasi (208-2000, college: St.Cloud St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Thomas Kurowski (193, college: Chicago Univ.) produced a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Inady Legiste (201-2002, college: Lander) added 18 points and 14 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Sturt Sabres. Sturt S. maintains first place with 8-0 record. Norwood F. lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Eastern M. and Cent.Coast C.. Sturt S. will meet W.Adelaide B. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Norwood F. will play against C.District L. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: V.Dejan 34+3reb+2ast, J.Rigoni 18+8reb+3ast, T.Joshua 16+11reb+4ast, L.Pfitzner 14+6reb+4ast, S.Griffin 7+9reb+10ast, J.Hoppo 6+3reb+3ast
Norwood F.: T.Kurowski 30+11reb+2ast, I.Legiste 18+14reb+2ast, S.Campbell 16+7reb+3ast, O.Cooper 15+6reb+5ast, W.Daniel 8+1reb+1ast, W.Mason 5+5reb+2ast

Group East

BA CoE - Albury W.B. 113-72

There was no surprise in Canberra where bottom-ranked Bandits (0-7) were outplayed by fifth ranked Excellence (5-1) 113-72 on Sunday. BA CoE dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Bandits's 36. BA CoE outrebounded Albury W.B. 52-28 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Jai Faale (195-2008) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Forward William Hamilton (193-2009) chipped in 23 points. American forward Kevion Blaylock (198-1994, college: William Penn) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Sudanese power forward Majok Majok (210-1992, college: Ball St.) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five BA CoE and four Albury W.B. 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. BA CoE maintains fifth place with 5-1 record. Albury W.B. lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. BA CoE will meet at home Cent.Coast C. (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Albury W.B. will play against Maitland (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: W.Hamilton 23+3reb+1ast, J.Faale 22+7reb+8ast, Y.Basaran 12+6reb+1ast, A.Dickeson 11+4reb+2ast, A.Browne 10+4reb+1ast, N.Ajak 8+6reb
Albury W.B.: K.Blaylock 16+6reb, L.Cummings 15+2reb+2ast, C.Cook 12+3reb+2ast, M.Majok 12+7reb+1ast, L.Spina Marcus 7+1reb+1ast, S.Charlie 6+5reb

Newcastle F. - Inner WB 81-86

No shocking result in a game in Broadmeadow where eighth ranked Bulls (4-3) won against 12th ranked Falcons (1-5) 86-81 on Sunday. Forward Malok Majak (196-2000) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Louis Bleechmore (198, college: Fairfield) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Bulls' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific, agency: Starting 5) added 26 points respectively for lost side. Five Inner WB and four Newcastle F. players scored in double figures. Inner WB moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Falcons dropped to the thirteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Penrith. Inner WB will meet at home higher ranked Illawarra H. 2 (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Newcastle F. will play against the league's leader Norths B. (#1) in Crows Nest and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: M.Malok 31+14reb, L.Bleechmore 11+7reb+1ast, J.Rentoy 11+2reb+5ast, C.Wilks 10+4reb, M.Clark 10+4reb+5ast, H.Makeny 5+3reb+4ast
Newcastle F.: M.Worthy 26+2reb, M.Matur 16+5reb, R.Beisty 14+12reb+4ast, J.Jude 10+4reb+2ast, S.Jai 6+8reb, G.Jaidyn 5+3reb+5ast

Penrith P. - Sydney C. 68-67

There was an upset in Penrith where higher ranked Sydney City Comets (4-4) were edged by fourteenth ranked Panthers (1-5) 68-67 on Sunday. Penrith forced 19 Sydney C. turnovers. Strangely Sydney C. outrebounded Penrith 47-34 including 18 on the offensive glass. Simun Krpez fired 21 points for the winners. Forward Jack Ticic (206, college: Richard Bland) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. American Akil Douglas (208-1994, college: Clark Atlanta) produced 15 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized British forward Obiri Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Sydney City Comets' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Panthers left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Newcastle F. Loser Sydney City Comets dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Sandringham S.. Penrith will meet at home HKBA Spiders (#15) in the next round. Sydney C. will play against Hills H. (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: S.Krpez 21+3reb+2ast, B.Schwarzer 13+2reb, J.Ticic 12+9reb+1ast, K.Benjamin 8+4reb+3ast, J.Hickson 8+10reb+2ast, J.Weinstein 6+2reb+3ast
Sydney C.: A.Douglas 15+8reb+1ast, A.Barba-Bey 11+4reb+1ast, M.Ethan 10+5reb+1ast, O.Kyei 8+6reb+4ast, C.Johnny 6+6reb+3ast, G.Malual 6+8reb

Canberra G. - Albury W.B. 115-75

Very predictable result when leader Canberra G. (6-0) smashed at home bottom-ranked Bandits (0-7) 115-75 on Saturday. Canberra G. made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Albury W.B. turnovers. Canberra G. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American guard Darnell Hoskins Jr (180-1997, college: SVSU, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) fired 32 points for the winners. Guard James Toohey (188-1998, college: SVSU) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Canberra G. players scored in double figures. American forward Kevion Blaylock (198-1994, college: William Penn) produced 25 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Christian Cook (188-2001, college: NM State, agency: Origins Sports Group) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Canberra G.. They moved-up to second place. Albury W.B. lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Canberra G. will meet Sutherland (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Albury W.B. will play against Maitland (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: H.Darnell 32+2ast, J.Toohey 16+5reb+6ast, G.Morison 14+2reb+2ast, E.Bigg-Wither 12+5reb+2ast, W.Mayfield 11+10reb+2ast, E.Wardlow 10+3reb+5ast
Albury W.B.: K.Blaylock 25+7reb+2ast, C.Cook 14+3reb+5ast, L.Cummings 14+4reb+3ast, L.Spina Marcus 7+7reb+1ast, B.Liam 5+1reb+1ast, M.Majok 4+5reb+3ast

HKBA Spiders - Sydney C. 69-92

Not a big story in a game in Hornsby where bottom-ranked Spiders (0-6) were rolled over by seventh ranked Sydney City Comets (4-4) 92-69 on Saturday. Sydney C. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Spiders' 32. Sydney C. forced 21 HKBA Spiders turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sydney C. made 8 blocks. American Akil Douglas (208-1994, college: Clark Atlanta) fired 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Ahmed Barba-Bey (190, college: FDU) chipped in 16 points. Four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. Forward Daniel Titus (203-2000, college: Coppin St.) produced 20 points and American forward Martez Brown (206-2000, college: LMU) added 8 points and 15 rebounds respectively 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. Despite that victory Sydney C. went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with Sandringham S. HKBA Spiders lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Sydney C. will meet at home Hills H. (#9) in the next round. HKBA Spiders will play against Penrith (#14) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: D.Akil 22+5reb+1ast, B.Ahmed 16+4reb+3ast, E.Marten-Cooney 12+6reb+3ast, C.Adup 11+3reb+1ast, K.Obiri 9+5reb+1ast, M.Goc 9+4reb+1ast
HKBA Spiders: T.Daniel 20+4reb+1ast, A.Lachlan 8+1reb+2ast, C.Nathaniel 8+4reb, M.Brown 8+15reb+1ast, G.Daniel 7+2reb+1ast, S.James 6+1ast

Bankstown B. - Maitland M. 78-104

There was a surprise result in Condell Park where eleventh ranked Mustangs (3-4) outscored higher ranked Bruins (4-3) 104-78 on Saturday. Maitland dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Bruins's 38. Maitland forced 20 Bankstown B. turnovers. The former international guard Reyne Smith (188-2002, college: Louisville) fired 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Four Mustangs players scored in double figures. Forward Alex Higgins-Titsha (201-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively 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. Maitland moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Bruins keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Maitland will meet Albury W.B. (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bankstown B. will play against Manly Warr. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: S.Reyne 37+6reb+1ast, B.Parsons 20+10reb+2ast, W.Cranston-Lown 19+4reb+6ast, D.Millburn 10+3reb+1ast, M.Boc 6+6reb+2ast, B.Matthews 4+8reb+1ast
Bankstown B.: H.Alex 20+10reb+1ast, M.Anthony 20+3reb, J.Cadee 15+3reb+5ast, K.Elijah 7+7reb+1ast, E.Zeke 6+5reb, E.Jesse 3

Illawarra H. 2 - BA CoE 107-95

Undefeated Excellence (5-1) recorded its first loss in Wollongong. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Hawks (6-1) 107-95. Illawarra H. 2 players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by BA CoE's players. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) accounted for 32 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Alexander Dickeson (191-2007) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and forward Ajak Nyuon (209-2007) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for BA CoE in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hawks have a solid series of four victories in a row. Illawarra H. 2 moved-up to second place, which they share with Manly Warr. and Kalamunda ES. BA CoE at the other side keeps the fifth position with one game lost. Illawarra H. 2 will play against Inner WB (#7) in Inner West in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. BA CoE will play at home against Cent.Coast C. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: P.Mason 32+6reb+2ast, B.Todd 25+11reb+10ast, M.Matthew 19+5reb+8ast, K.Mohamed 13+6reb+2ast, E.Moss 6+3reb+4ast, J.Flinn 6
BA CoE: D.Alexander 21+11reb+1ast, A.Nyuon 20+5reb, F.Jai 19+3ast, H.William 10+5reb+1ast, R.Isaac 8+4reb+1ast, P.Luke 5+5reb+4ast

Sutherland S. - Newcastle F. 58-77

There was a minor upset in Sutherland where their close opponent Sharks (1-4) were outplayed by twelfth ranked Falcons (1-5) 77-58 on Saturday. Guard Jude Jennings (190, college: Ohlone CC) fired 23 points and 4 assists for the winners. American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific, agency: Starting 5) chipped in 23 points. Worth to mention Worthy played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Falcons' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Bailey Macarthur (195-2007) produced 18 points and guard Ryan Abbott (203-2002, college: Fresno Pacific) added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Falcons went down to thirteenth position due to points difference, which they share with Penrith. It was Sutherland's third loss in a row. They keep the twelfth place with four games lost. Newcastle F. will meet league's leader Norths B. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sutherland will play against the league's second-placed Canberra G. (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: J.Jennings 23+3reb+4ast, W.Mandrell 23+3ast, J.Smith 9+5reb+1ast, L.Mason 7+6reb, M.Maluach 7+3reb, J.Goodwin 5+5reb+4ast
Sutherland S.: M.Bailey 18+4reb+2ast, L.Walker 11+5reb+1ast, R.Harrison 7+4reb+1ast, A.Ryan 7+11reb+2ast, L.Hutchison 6+4reb+5ast, C.Adrian 5+2reb+1ast

Hills H. - Norths B. 62-92

No shocking result in a game in Baulkham Hills where second ranked Norths Bears (7-1) outleveled 7th ranked Hornets (3-3) 92-62 on Saturday. Norths B. outrebounded Hills H. 49-34 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Lachlan Bofinger (201-2001, college: St.Mary's, TX) fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Norths Bears players scored in double figures. American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone) produced 18 points and Edward Carr added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively 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. Norths B. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Forestville E. Loser Hornets keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Cockburn and Perth R.. Norths B. will meet at home Newcastle F. (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Hills H. will play against Sydney C. (#8) in Alexandria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: B.Lachlan 19+7reb+2ast, I.Mitchell 13+7reb+1ast, M.Wacher 12+2reb+1ast, K.Fabijan 11+7reb+5ast, L.Holey 11+7reb+1ast, B.Hanson 10+7reb+4ast
Hills H.: S.Stewart 18+4reb+3ast, C.Edward 10+10reb+1ast, M.Liam 5+2reb+2ast, F.Jacob 5+2reb+1ast, O.Saxon 5+1reb, M.Gum 5+4reb+1ast

Manly Warr. - Cent.Coast C. 82-71

Very expected game in Narrabeen where 10th ranked Crusaders (3-5) were defeated by fourth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (6-1) 82-71 on Saturday. Manly Warr. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Quinn Slazinski (206-2001, college: WVU) fired 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Canadian forward Emmanuel Tshimanga (213-2001, college: NM State) chipped in 9 points and 19 rebounds. Center Aaron Redhead (-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and forward Seth Chapman (199-2003) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Manly Warr. moved-up to second place, which they share with Illawarra H. 2 and Kalamunda ES. Cent.Coast C. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Eastern M. and Norwood F.. Manly Warr. will meet Bankstown B. (#6) in the next round. Cent.Coast C. will play against BA CoE in Canberra and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: Q.Slazinski 36+5reb+7ast, I.Lee 10+3reb+4ast, E.Tshimanga 9+19reb, O.Hammond 8+2reb+5ast, J.Giddens 6+6reb+1ast, J.Hyman 5+3reb+2ast
Cent.Coast C.: R.Aaron 19+17reb+2ast, C.Seth 13+7reb+3ast, G.Haidyn 9+3reb+1ast, C.Luke 9+3reb+9ast, S.Jamal 8+4reb+4ast, T.Dylan 6+5reb+2ast

Group North

SD Spartans - Brisbane C. 85-109

Everything could happen in Brisbane at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Capitals and 6th ranked Spartans had identical 2-1 record. But Spartans were not able to use a home court advantage and were smashed by the opponent from Brisbane 109-85 on Saturday night. Brisbane C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by SD Spartans' players. Forward Jarred Bairstow (201-1992, college: UCO) fired a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners. Power forward Geordan Papacostas (199-2004) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Five Capitals players scored in double figures. point guard Tamuri Wigness (184-2002) produced 25 points and 7 rebounds and guard Max Kerle (191-1996) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively 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. Brisbane C. maintains third place with 3-1 record having seven points less than leader Norths B. Loser Spartans keep the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Mackay. Brisbane C. will meet Mackay (#7) on the road in the next round. SD Spartans will play against SW Metro P. in Runcorn and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: B.Jarred 26+11reb+13ast, B.Volkman 20+9reb+1ast, G.Papacostas 19+12reb+1ast, T.Brendan 17+4reb, K.Woodfall 14+6reb+7ast, N.Higgins 6+1reb+2ast
SD Spartans: W.Tamuri 25+7reb+2ast, M.Kerle 13+5reb+2ast, I.Tueta 11+2ast, R.Darcy 8+3reb+1ast, H.Ben 8+3reb+2ast, B.Griffin 5+4reb+1ast

NGC Seahawks - Gold Coast R. 99-125

Not a big story in a game in Runaway Bay where bottom-ranked Seahawks (0-3) were rolled over by sixth ranked Rollers (2-1) 125-99 on Saturday. Gold Coast R. shot 62.0 percent from the field. Gold Coast R. outrebounded NGC Seahawks 48-28 including a 37-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gold Coast R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American guard Jimmy Whitt (190-1997, college: Arkansas) fired a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners. Guard Boston Mazlin (189-2002) chipped in 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). New Zealand forward Sean Murphy (198-2002, college: LCU) produced 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Jasraj Gill added 26 points respectively for lost side. Five Gold Coast R. and four NGC Seahawks 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. Gold Coast R. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with SC Phoenix. NGC Seahawks lost their third game in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with SW Metro P.. Gold Coast R. will meet at home SC Phoenix (#5) in the next round. NGC Seahawks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: B.Mazlin 26+7reb+5ast, J.Whitt 23+14reb+13ast, J.Bradtke 20+4reb+3ast, B.Mcgregor 18+6reb+3ast, C.Urquhart 12+8reb, T.Diop 10+4reb+2ast
NGC Seahawks: G.Jasraj 26+4reb+2ast, M.Sean 22+7reb+4ast, R.Cole 14+4reb, A.Zahn 10+1reb+6ast, O.Isaiah 7+3reb+4ast, O.Connor 6+1reb+1ast

Northside W. - Cairns M. 72-99

Everything went according to plan in Taigum where leader Marlins (4-0) outscored bottom-ranked Wizards (0-2) 99-72 on Saturday. Cairns M. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Wizards's 24. Cairns M. outrebounded Northside W. 45-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. Cairns M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international swingman Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) fired 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Amarco Doyle (201-2005, college: NM State) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. Five Marlins players scored in double figures. American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) produced 26 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and forward Jed Richardson (-2003) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Marlins. Cairns M. maintains first place with 4-0 record. Loser Wizards still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Rockhampton. Cairns M. will meet at home Townsville H. (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Northside W. will play against SD Spartans in Brisbane and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 25+6reb+5ast, A.Doyle 21+8reb+2ast, L.Yates 12+11reb+1ast, K.McDowell-White 12+4reb+7ast, L.Kyle 11+5reb+2ast, K.Stattmann 8+3reb+3ast
Northside W.: T.Williams 26+1reb+3ast, A.Jeremiah 15, R.Jed 9+5reb+1ast, Q.Dove 8+5reb+1ast, D.McDonald 6+4reb+5ast, W.Tyson 6+6reb+1ast

Ipswich F. - Mackay M. 95-112

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Booval where 8th ranked Force (1-2) was defeated by ninth ranked Meteors (2-2) 112-95 on Saturday. Mackay dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Force's 40. Mackay had a 33-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Mackay looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Kobey Sager (-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Jerron Jamerson (194-1992, college: Goshen) chipped in 25 points and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Four Meteors players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Samuel McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) produced 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and forward Lachlan Anderson (206-1997, college: EKU) added 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Mackay moved-up to sixth place, which they share with SD Spartans. Loser Force dropped to the ninth position with two games lost. Mackay will meet at home higher ranked Brisbane C. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ipswich F. will play against the league's second-placed Logan T. (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: K.Sager 27+12reb+3ast, J.Jamerson 25+2reb+4ast, G.Cameron 23+4reb+3ast, J.Ochaya 10+2reb+5ast, K.Medhurst 9+7reb, S.Hammond 8+4reb
Ipswich F.: S.McDaniel 34+9reb+3ast, L.Anderson 26+9reb+4ast, M.William 13+3reb+2ast, L.Patterson 9+2reb+6ast, B.Kane 8+5reb+1ast, S.Merrick 3+4reb

SC Phoenix - Cairns M. 94-95

No shocking result in a game in Cotton Tree where leader Marlins (4-0) edged 3rd placed Phoenix (2-1) 95-94 on Friday. Point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) fired 27 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Amarco Doyle (201-2005, college: NM State) chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. Four Marlins players scored in double figures. Deshawn Ross-Paiwan (-2003) produced 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Maltese power forward Nelson Kahler (206-1994, college: CSU-Pueblo) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Marlins. Cairns M. maintains first place with 4-0 record. Loser Phoenix dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Gold Coast R.. Cairns M. will meet at home Townsville H. (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SC Phoenix will play against Gold Coast R. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: K.McDowell-White 27+9reb+7ast, A.Doyle 25+6reb+2ast, L.Yates 16+6reb+1ast, K.Stattmann 13+4reb+4ast, J.Mitchell 5+5reb+2ast, K.Stattmann 4+5reb
SC Phoenix: R.Deshawn 32+8reb+4ast, R.Jamaal 20+3reb+1ast, N.Kahler 17+8reb+1ast, R.Darnell 12+1reb+2ast, L.Anderson 8+8reb+1ast, E.Kafritsas 3+7reb+7ast

Logan T. - Mackay M. 103-77

Very expected game in Loganholme where 9th ranked Meteors (2-2) were crushed by leader Thunder (3-0) 103-77 on Friday. Logan T. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Meteors's 36. Logan T. outrebounded Mackay 54-34 including a 40-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Logan T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Mackay's players. Guard Shaun Bruce (192-1991) fired 5 points, 7 rebounds and 24 assists for the winners. Forward Callum Dalton (206-2000) chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Khobie De Haan (-2002) produced 17 points and Logan Rebetzke added 7 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Mackay 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Thunder. Logan T. maintains second place with 3-0 record having 4 victories less than leader Norths B. Loser Meteors dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with SD Spartans. Logan T. will meet Ipswich F. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mackay will play against Brisbane C. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: D.Callum 23+9reb+1ast, T.Zac 22+6reb, H.Marks 12+8reb+1ast, T.Fui 11+4reb+2ast, J.Hodgson 9+2reb+2ast, T.Howard 9+11reb+3ast
Mackay M.: D.Haan Khobie 17+4reb+3ast, H.Seth 13+2reb, S.Kobey 11+4reb+1ast, J.Jerron 10+4reb+1ast, R.Logan 7+8reb+6ast, M.Kye 7+4reb+1ast

Group South

Nunawading S. - Diamond V.E. 102-80

Very predictable result in East Burwood where third ranked Spectres (7-2) smashed 15th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (2-6) 102-80 on Sunday. Nunawading S. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Diamond Valley Eagles's 34 and had 20 for 28 from the free-throw line, while Diamond V.E. only scored four points from the stripe. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Nunawading S. made 7 blocks. American guard Dylan Penn (190, college: Vermont) fired 21 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Forward Daniel Baxter (-1996) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Ryley Haywood (194-2004) produced 25 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Noah Todd (198-2003, college: CS Monterey) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Spectres. Nunawading S. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Knox R. Diamond V.E. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Nunawading S. will meet at home Eltham W. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Diamond V.E. will play against Ringwood (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: P.Dylan 21+6reb+8ast, D.Baxter 19+8reb+2ast, C.D'Angelo 19+4reb+1ast, B.Griscti 11+9reb+2ast, J.Gandolfo 9+1reb+1ast, D.King-Hawea 9+4reb
Diamond V.E.: H.Ryley 25+5reb+2ast, P.Daniel 16+5reb, T.Noah 11+9reb+2ast, B.Aleksandar 11+3reb+3ast, B.Mitchell 6+4reb+1ast, S.James 6+4reb

Waverley F. - Dandenong R. 85-98

Not a big story in a game in Mount Waverley where 11th ranked Falcons (3-4) were defeated by eighth ranked Rangers (5-3) 98-85 on Sunday. Dandenong R. outrebounded Waverley F. 49-29 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Harrison Froling (210-1998, college: Marquette) fired 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Joe Palmer (193-2001, college: Colorado St.) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Four Rangers players scored in double figures. American forward Miles Gibson (198-1998, college: Binghamton) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Gabe Hadley (193-1998) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Falcons' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Dandenong R. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Falcons dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Dandenong R. will meet at home Kilsyth C. (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Waverley F. will play against Eltham W. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: F.Harrison 23+7reb+3ast, P.Joe 22+7reb+2ast, S.Davidson 17+5reb+3ast, J.Bieker 10+5reb+3ast, L.Joe 9+7reb+1ast, K.Joshua 7+7reb+1ast
Waverley F.: M.Gibson 19+6reb+2ast, B.Lewis 18+1reb, H.Gabe 17+2reb+3ast, M.McCarthy 9+5reb+2ast, H.Michael 9+5reb+1ast, M.Mawot 6+2reb+1ast

Sandringham S. - Mt.Gambier 112-99

The game between closely ranked teams ended with thirteenth ranked Sabres' (4-4) home victory over 14th ranked Pioneers (3-6) 112-99 on Sunday. Sandringham S. dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneers's 46 and made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Sandringham S. outrebounded Mt.Gambier 43-27 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Kyle Bowen (203-2000, college: SMC) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Elliott Brown chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Lucas Gordon (206-2004, college: Redlands, agency: 0z Sports Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and New Zealand forward Scott Telfer (196-1998) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sandringham S. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sydney C. Loser Pioneers keeps the fourteenth position with six games lost. Sandringham S. will meet Casey (#12) in the next round. Mt.Gambier will play against Hobart C. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: M.Machar 24+3reb, B.Kyle 23+10reb+5ast, E.Brown 18+5reb+5ast, P.Dane 12+13reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 12+2ast, K.Adnam 11+5reb+5ast
Mt.Gambier: S.Telfer 20+3reb+1ast, M.Alexander 19+2reb+1ast, S.Elijah-Taye 17+1reb+1ast, C.Moore 16+4reb+1ast, L.Gordon 15+10reb+2ast, M.Ngor 12+1reb+2ast

Melbourne T. - Knox R. 80-105

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Tigers' (5-2) home loss to second ranked Raiders (7-2) 80-105 on Sunday. Knox R. made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game, while Melbourne T. only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Melbourne T. 41-29 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Kobe Williamson (203-2001, college: Seattle) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Guard Brody Nunn (185-2002, college: Seattle) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Raiders players scored in double figures. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively 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. Knox R. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Nunawading S. Loser Tigers keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Knox R. will meet at home Northern Force (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Melbourne T. will play against Geelong U. (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: W.Trazarien 23+5reb+2ast, N.Brody 19+6reb+8ast, W.Kobe 19+14reb+1ast, S.Brandon 17+7reb+3ast, H.Sewell 16+2reb, D.Dawam 5+1reb
Melbourne T.: G.Blagojevic 20+6reb+1ast, J.Purchase 18+2reb+4ast, T.Wilson 16+3reb+5ast, G.Kai 8+3reb, W.Michael 7+8reb+4ast, J.Sykes 6+4reb+2ast

Keilor T. - Geelong U. 91-75

No shocking result in a game in Melbourne where eighth ranked Thunder (5-3) won against 17th ranked United (1-6) 91-75 on Sunday. Guard Daniel Foster (198-2001, college: Nevada) fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Tana Kopa (198-2002, college: Canisius) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) produced 28 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Geelong U. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Thunder. Keilor T. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Geelong U. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Mandurah and Northern Force. Keilor T. will meet Frankston B. (#6) in the next round. Geelong U. will play against Melbourne T. (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: K.Tana 22+8reb, D.Foster 20+7reb+5ast, D.Dut 16+5reb+5ast, L.Seaman 9+6reb+2ast, H.Zachary 7+4reb, A.Akintola 5+1reb
Geelong U.: B.Lachlan 28+5reb+1ast, H.Liam 11+1reb+1ast, D.Gatlin 10+4reb+4ast, M.Hunt 10+6reb+1ast, D.Riak 8+8reb+1ast, G.Paul 4+2reb

Frankston B. - Nunawading S. 109-112

Rather expected game in Seaford where 6th ranked Blues (5-3) were edged by third ranked Spectres (7-2) 112-109 on Saturday. American guard Dylan Penn (190, college: Vermont) fired 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Swingman Christian D'Angelo (191-2003) chipped in 23 points. Forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Thomas Garrett (188-2000, college: MSU Denver) added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Nunawading S. and five Frankston B. players scored in double figures. Blues' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Spectres. Nunawading S. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Knox R. Loser Blues dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Nunawading S. will meet at home Eltham W. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Frankston B. will play against Keilor T. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: P.Dylan 25+5reb+6ast, C.D'Angelo 23+4reb+3ast, J.Gandolfo 21+3reb+2ast, J.Mutimer 13+2reb, K.Box 12+2reb+1ast, B.Griscti 10+6reb
Frankston B.: G.Thomas 23+5reb+5ast, D.Trist 20+10reb+5ast, D.Walker 19+3reb, J.Stanwix 14+5reb+1ast, A.Shelley 12+2ast, B.Lucas 11+3reb+6ast

Kilsyth C. - Ballarat M. 98-67

Very predictable result in Kilsyth where ninth ranked Cobras (4-3) smashed 18th ranked Miners (1-7) 98-67 on Saturday. Kilsyth C. forced 26 Ballarat M. turnovers and had a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kilsyth C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Dillon Stith (200-1992, college: St.Vincent) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jamie Ahale (196-1999, college: UIC) chipped in 22 points. Five Cobras players scored in double figures. Cobras' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) produced 14 points and 6 assists and Brooklyn Bruton (-2003) added 16 points (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Kilsyth C. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Ballarat M. lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with SW Slammers. Kilsyth C. will meet Dandenong R. (#8) on the road in the next round. Ballarat M. will play against Bendigo (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: A.Jamie 22+1reb+3ast, S.Dillon 19+11reb+3ast, M.Malik 13+4reb+5ast, A.Tomada 13+5reb+2ast, P.Chris 11+9reb+1ast, C.Jeffs 8+4reb+2ast
Ballarat M.: B.Brooklyn 16+1reb+1ast, L.Dent 14+2reb+6ast, F.Ethan 11+7reb, N.Yak 8+6reb, B.Bol 7+7reb+3ast, C.Warren 6+5reb

Diamond V.E. - Keilor T. 98-101

Not a big story in a game in Greensborough where 15th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (2-6) were edged by eighth ranked Thunder (5-3) 101-98 on Saturday. Keilor T. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. American forward Landon Seaman (203, college: CS Fullerton) fired 31 points for the winners. Guard Daniel Foster (198-2001, college: Nevada) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Thunder's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Swingman Ryley Haywood (194-2004) produced 28 points and swingman Noah Todd (198-2003, college: CS Monterey) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Thunder. Keilor T. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Diamond V.E. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Keilor T. will meet Frankston B. (#6) in the next round. Diamond V.E. will play against Ringwood and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: L.Seaman 31+4reb+1ast, K.Tana 21+1ast, D.Foster 15+4reb+6ast, D.Dut 13+3reb+7ast, H.Zachary 6+9reb, M.Mayoum 5+1reb
Diamond V.E.: H.Ryley 28+3reb+1ast, T.Noah 19+7reb+1ast, P.Daniel 17+5reb+1ast, B.Mitchell 15+7reb+2ast, B.Aleksandar 10+5reb+2ast, M.Djeric 9+3reb+10ast

Knox R. - Mt.Gambier 108-111

The game had a very big importance for fourteenth-ranked Pioneers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pioneers edged much higher ranked Raiders in Melbourne 111-108. Mt.Gambier looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Collin Moore (193-2001, college: GCU) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. His fellow American import power forward Lucas Gordon (206-2004, college: Redlands, agency: 0z Sports Agency) helped adding 22 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side the former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Trazarien White (198, college: TCU) scored 25 points and 8 rebounds. Four Mt.Gambier and five Knox R. players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Knox R. at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Nunawading S.. Knox R. will play next round against Northern Force trying to get back on the winning streak. Mt.Gambier will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Hobart C. at home.
Top scorers:
Mt.Gambier: M.Collin 24+5reb+8ast, G.Lucas 22+15reb, A.Mudronja 22+4reb+4ast, N.Manyang 21+3reb+1ast, E.Saifaleupolu 8, M.Mee 7+3reb+1ast
Knox R.: T.White 25+8reb+2ast, D.Tad 23+12reb+5ast, B.Nunn 22+3reb+2ast, B.Slater 14+5reb+3ast, K.Williamson 11+4reb+2ast, S.Henry 6+3reb

Dandenong R. - Ringwood H. 91-102

There was a surprise result in Dandenong where seventeenth ranked Ringwood Hawks (2-6) beat higher ranked Rangers (5-3) 102-91 on Saturday. Ringwood looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Dandenong R.'s players. American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC) fired 30 points and 7 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Chris Brandon (203, college: NKU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Lawton attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. American guard Joe Palmer (193-2001, college: Colorado St.) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and guard Ryan Rapp (196, college: Hawaii) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Dandenong R. players scored in double figures. Rangers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ringwood moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Rangers dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ringwood will meet Diamond V.E. (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dandenong R. will play against Kilsyth C. (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: L.Jonathan 30+4reb+7ast, B.Chris 21+13reb+2ast, D.Uche 15+4reb+3ast, H.Sealey 9+2reb+6ast, T.Carroll 9+5reb+5ast, M.Dielemans 8+3reb+1ast
Dandenong R.: J.Palmer 25+8reb+3ast, R.Rapp 16+6reb+4ast, M.Meadows Jr. 12+2reb+4ast, J.Kunen 10+5reb, D.Sam 9+1reb+1ast, H.Froling 9+6reb

Casey C. - Eltham W. 82-88

There was no surprise in Cranbourne where 10th ranked Cavaliers (3-4) were defeated by third ranked Wildcats (6-2) 88-82 on Saturday. American guard TJ Weeks (193-2000, college: Rider, agency: Haylett Sports) fired 24 points for the winners. Guard Sam Short (195-1998) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Senegalese center Ibrahima Diallo (213-1999, college: UCF) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks and the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Eltham W. and four Casey players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Wildcats. Eltham W. maintains third place with 6-2 record behind leader Norths B., which they share with S.Adelaide P. Loser Cavaliers dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Eltham W. will meet at home Waverley F. (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Casey will play against Sandringham S. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: W.T.J. 24+2reb+1ast, M.Mitchell 13+3reb+3ast, Z.Cunningham 12+3reb+3ast, H.Hornery 12+5reb, S.Short 12+5reb+6ast, C.Leonardo 10+5reb+1ast
Casey C.: I.Diallo 19+10reb+1ast, T.Krebs 19+8reb+2ast, P.Bungei 17+8reb+2ast, J.Ghee 16+2reb+5ast, A.Trent 3+2reb+1ast, C.Nai 3

Geelong U. - Sandringham S. 70-94

No shocking result in a game in Geelong where thirteenth ranked Sabres (4-4) outleveled 17th ranked United (1-6) 94-70 on Saturday. Sandringham S. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to United's 32 and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Sandringham S. outrebounded Geelong U. 49-35 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international guard Kyle Adnam (186-1993) fired 23 points and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. The former international forward Kyle Bowen (203-2000, college: SMC) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU) produced 7 points and 6 rebounds and guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) added 9 points respectively 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. Sandringham S. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sydney C. Geelong U. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Mandurah and Northern Force. Sandringham S. will meet Casey (#12) in the next round. Geelong U. will play against Melbourne T. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: K.Adnam 23+2reb+4ast, M.Machar 19+5reb+2ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 15+2reb+2ast, B.Kyle 14+11reb+3ast, S.Cartwright 10+10reb, E.Brown 8+4reb+2ast
Geelong U.: D.Ryan 9+2reb, B.Lachlan 9+2reb+1ast, P.Jay 8+2reb+2ast, H.Liam 8+2reb+2ast, D.Gatlin 7+6reb+1ast, T.Jackson 7+2reb+2ast

Hobart C. - Bendigo B. 104-79

Everything could happen in Hobart at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Chargers and 8th ranked Braves had identical 4-2 record. This time Chargers used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Bendigo 104-79 on Saturday night. Hobart C. made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Guard Luke Rosendale (194-2001) fired 39 points (!!!) for the winners. Forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Chargers' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii) produced 30 points and American forward Jarvis Doles (203-1998, college: UMBC, agency: Crossover Management) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Hobart C. (5-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Braves dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Hobart C. will meet Mt.Gambier (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bendigo will play against Ballarat M. (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: L.Rosendale 39+3reb+3ast, J.Richards 27+12reb+3ast, X.Clarke 14+2reb+3ast, A.Eugster 6+3reb+1ast, N.Clarke 6+1reb, J.Chilcott 5+4reb+4ast
Bendigo B.: B.Bayles 30+3reb+3ast, J.Doles 12+8reb+1ast, L.Jake 9+4reb, S.Jordan 8+6reb, M.Isaac 6+3reb+3ast, M.Dylan 5+3reb+1ast

Northern Force - Bendigo B. 84-93

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Braves (4-3) defeated on the road 17th ranked Northern Force (1-6) 93-84 on Friday. Bendigo dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Northern Force's 42. American forward Jarvis Doles (203-1998, college: UMBC, agency: Crossover Management) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii) chipped in 24 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Doles is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The former international guard Kye Savage (186-2005) produced 36 points (!!!) and Logan Gibson added 13 points and 20 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bendigo moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Northern Force lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Geelong U. and Mandurah. Bendigo will meet at home Ballarat M. (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Northern Force will play against the league's leader Knox R. (#1) in Melbourne and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: B.Biwali 24+4reb+7ast, D.Jarvis 23+10reb+2ast, B.Smythe 13+7reb+2ast, D.Walker 10+5reb+1ast, D.McCauley 9+3reb+1ast, R.Turner 6+5reb+1ast
Northern Force: S.Kye 36+3reb+2ast, A.Ridley III 18+3reb+2ast, G.Logan 13+20reb+3ast, D.Vincent 12+4reb+1ast, M.Jack 3+1reb, B.Cameron 2+3reb+6ast

Group West

Perry Lakes H. - Perth R. 101-103

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Floreat where 8th ranked Hawks (3-4) were edged by ninth ranked Redbacks (3-3) 103-101 on Saturday. Perth R. made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) fired 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. American guard Sean Conway (196-2000, college: St.John's) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Redbacks players scored in double figures. Redbacks' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Jack Browder (193-2004, college: C-N) produced 42 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Cameron Huefner (203-2001, college: SHSU) added 27 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Perth R. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Hills H. and Cockburn. Loser Hawks dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Perth R. will meet Goldfields G. (#10) in the next round. Perry Lakes H. will play against Lakeside L. in North Lake and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: M.Nelson 33+6reb+3ast, C.Sean 19+10reb+5ast, N.Floyd 14+6reb+3ast, P.Luke 13+10reb+1ast, I.Etter 11+6ast, C.Mincherton 8+2reb+4ast
Perry Lakes H.: B.Jack 42+7reb+4ast, H.Cameron 27+10reb, M.Isaiah 14+4reb+4ast, B.Maxwell 8+5reb, K.Darcy 6+5reb+2ast, A.Dau 4+1reb

Goldfields G. - Willetton T. 81-112

Everything went according to plan in Kalgoorlie where leader Tigers (7-0) outscored 9th ranked Giants (2-4) 112-81 on Saturday. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Goldfields G.'s players. Timothy Ibukunoluwa fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Damien Scott (192-1992) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Sam Vinson (196-2002, college: NKU) produced 23 points and 4 assists and power forward Lino Manhom (213-1998, college: UTPB) added 10 points and 18 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five 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. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Tigers. Willetton T. maintains first place with 7-0 record. Loser Giants dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Willetton T. will meet Warwick S. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Goldfields G. will play against Perth R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: T.Ibukunoluwa 28+13reb+2ast, L.Burnett 19+3reb+5ast, B.Johnson 17+4reb+6ast, D.Scott 17+6reb+4ast, T.Gerovich 17+7reb+3ast, C.Taeshon 9+4reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: S.Vinson 23+4reb+4ast, D.Pippen 15+3reb+2ast, S.Nicholas 14+1reb, M.Lino 10+18reb+2ast, M.Samuel 10, M.Jok 5+4reb+1ast

SW Slammers - Joondalup W. 89-104

There was no surprise in Bunbury where 13th ranked Slammers (1-7) were defeated by fifth ranked Wanneroo (5-2) 104-89 on Saturday. Joondalup W. shot 62.9 percent from the field. Joondalup W. had a 37-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) fired 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. His fellow American import guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Crossover Management) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Philmon Gebrewhit (203-1998, college: NIU) produced 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Pharell Keats (179-2005) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Joondalup W. moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. SW Slammers lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Ballarat M.. Joondalup W. will meet Rockingham F. (#4) on the road in the next round. SW Slammers will play against Mandurah (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: B.Sharif 26+5reb+2ast, T.C.J. 24+7reb+4ast, C.Davis 18+7reb+2ast, T.Young 15+6reb+9ast, J.Wellsteed 8+8reb, K.Schrick 4+2reb
SW Slammers: P.Gebrewhit 19+7reb+5ast, M.Dante 16+1reb+2ast, K.Pharell 11+6reb+4ast, J.Martinez 11+3reb+2ast, D.Craig 8+3reb+2ast, D.Gavin 8+4reb+1ast

Warwick S. - Rockingham F. 81-113

No shocking result in a game in Perth where fourth ranked Flames (5-2) outleveled 11th ranked Senators (2-5) 113-81 on Saturday. Rockingham F. made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game, while Warwick S. only scored four points from the stripe. Rockingham F. forced 20 Warwick S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. International guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) fired 29 points and 6 assists for the winners. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-1994, college: McNeese St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Will Tschetter (203-2003, college: Michigan, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds and forward Billy Mcrae (198-2008) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Five Rockingham F. 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. Rockingham F. moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Senators keeps the eleventh position with five games lost. Rockingham F. will meet at home Joondalup W. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Warwick S. will play against the league's leader Willetton T. (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: W.Isaac 29+3reb+6ast, H.Michael 20+4reb+7ast, T.Durnin 15+1reb, R.Godfrey 13+2reb+1ast, J.Tevin 13+15reb+6ast, N.Emmett 11+2reb+2ast
Warwick S.: W.Tschetter 19+6reb+1ast, M.Billy 13+6reb+6ast, E.Brody 11+4reb+3ast, M.Blackmon 11+7reb+4ast, S.Trey 9+1reb+3ast, T.Jay 6+3reb+2ast

Geraldton B. - Mandurah M. 87-97

There was an upset in Wonthella where higher ranked Buccaneers (3-2) were defeated by fourteenth ranked Magic (1-6) 97-87 on Saturday. Mandurah made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) fired 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) chipped in 24 points and 7 rebounds. Four Magic players scored in double figures. Naturalized American power forward Liam Hunt (201-1995, college: HIU) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Verle Williams Jr (180-1997) added 31 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Magic left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Geelong U. and Northern Force. Loser Buccaneers keeps the sixth position with two games lost. Mandurah will meet at home higher ranked Cockburn (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Geraldton B. will play against the league's leader Willetton T. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: L.Bertram 24+7reb+4ast, P.Jock 24+7reb+1ast, D.Michael 18+3reb+5ast, C.Michael 15+6reb+2ast, K.Matthew 7+14reb+6ast, C.Miegel 5+2reb
Geraldton B.: W.Jr Verle 31+5reb+8ast, H.Liam 31+19reb+5ast, M.Norman 11+1reb+3ast, W.Matthew 9+10reb+3ast, M.Jarrad 3+1ast, O.Levi 2

East Perth E. - Warwick S. 104-82

Very predictable result in Morley where fifth ranked Eagles (4-2) smashed 11th ranked Senators (2-5) 104-82 on Friday. East Perth E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Warwick S.'s players. Jonah Antonio (196-1997, college: Wake Forest, agency: MSG) fired 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international forward David Okwera (208-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Five Eagles players scored in double figures. American forward Will Tschetter (203-2003, college: Michigan, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Marshawn Blackmon (196-1997, college: Newman) added 28 points and 12 rebounds respectively 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. East Perth E. maintains fifth place with 4-2 record. Loser Senators keeps the eleventh position with five games lost. East Perth E. will meet league's second-placed Kalamunda ES on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Warwick S. will play against the league's leader Willetton T. (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: A.Jonah 34+8reb+5ast, O.David 21+11reb+1ast, R.Lee 14+10reb+3ast, B.Huang 11+4reb+3ast, D.Ioannis 10+2reb, J.Malie 6+2reb+3ast
Warwick S.: W.Tschetter 33+11reb+1ast, M.Blackmon 28+12reb+3ast, M.Billy 8+6reb+4ast, I.Marcus 4+2reb+1ast, C.Kye 3+4reb+1ast, W.Koby 2+1reb+1ast

Rockingham F. - Kalamunda ES 91-94

Everything could happen in Rockingham at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Suns and 4th placed Flames had identical 5-1 record. But Flames were not able to use a home court advantage and were edged by the opponent from Kalamunda 94-91 on Friday night. Kalamunda ES forced 22 Rockingham F. turnovers. American swingman Terrandus Smith (193-1998, college: Union, TN) fired 29 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Marley Sam (180-2008) chipped in 18 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Worth to mention Smith played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Guard Michael Harris (193-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) added 24 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!) respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Kalamunda ES maintains second place with 6-1 record behind leader Norths B., which they share with Illawarra H. 2 and Manly Warr. Loser Flames dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Kalamunda ES will meet at home East Perth E. (#5) in the next round. Rockingham F. will play against Joondalup W. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: T.Smith 29+7reb+2ast, M.Sam 18+4reb+7ast, J.Pollock 15+1reb+2ast, H.Price 12+16reb, T.Lewis 11+4reb+2ast, S.Vaiangina 5+3reb
Rockingham F.: I.White 24+3reb+2ast, E.Naar 17+2reb+5ast, T.Jackson 16+9reb+4ast, J.Blake 14+13reb, M.Harris 11+12reb+6ast, B.Mark 4+1reb

Joondalup W. - Lakeside L. 84-76

Everything went according to plan in Joondalup where fifth ranked Wanneroo (5-2) beat 12th ranked Lightning (2-6) 84-76 on Friday. Strangely Lakeside L. outrebounded Joondalup W. 50-33 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Crossover Management) fired 28 points and 6 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. Wanneroo's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 19 rebounds and American forward Michael Imariagbe (201-2002, college: Wright St.) added 17 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Joondalup W. moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lakeside L. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Joondalup W. will meet Rockingham F. (#4) on the road in the next round. Lakeside L. will play against Perry Lakes H. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: B.Sharif 28+4reb+6ast, T.C.J. 17+9reb+2ast, J.Wellsteed 13+1reb, T.Young 11+2reb+4ast, D.Ballantyne 4+4reb+2ast, V.Chadinha 4+2reb
Lakeside L.: M.Imariagbe 17+10reb+3ast, D.Joshua 13+19reb+2ast, P.Liam 10+5reb+6ast, T.Matthew 9+3reb+2ast, K.Tyson 9+2reb, S.Yahui 8+3ast

Cockburn - SW Slammers 103-76

There was no surprise in Hamilton Hill where 13th ranked Slammers (1-7) were outplayed by eighth ranked Cougars (3-3) 103-76 on Friday. Cockburn dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Slammers' 28. Cockburn outrebounded SW Slammers 50-23 including a 22-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cockburn looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) fired 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Akeem Springs (193-1994, college: Minnesota) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. American guard Philmon Gebrewhit (203-1998, college: NIU) produced 29 points and the other American import center Jhaylon Martinez (211-2001, college: Niagara) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively 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. Cockburn moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Hills H. and Perth R. SW Slammers lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Ballarat M.. Cockburn will meet Mandurah (#13) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. SW Slammers will play against Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: R.Mackenzie 28+5reb+3ast, S.Akeem 16+8reb+2ast, P.Nathan 14+8reb+1ast, J.Hunt 13+4reb+4ast, R.Eves 8+8reb+2ast, J.Pitt 8+4reb+3ast
SW Slammers: P.Gebrewhit 29+3reb, D.Craig 13+1reb+1ast, J.Martinez 10+6reb+1ast, W.Jordan 8, D.Gavin 5+1reb, W.Harry 3+1reb