Big V Round 7 (Regular Season): Sunbury is defeated by McKinnon

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The game between second ranked Jets (5-2) and seventh ranked Cougars (4-3) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Jets were defeated by Cougars in McKinnon 80-64. McKinnon dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Jets's 30. It was a great evening for American center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 20 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) helped adding 17 points and 7 assists. At the losing side American guard Ishmael Sanders (188-1992, college: C-N) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars have a solid series of three victories in a row. McKinnon moved-up to sixth place, which they share with RMIT. Sunbury at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Pakenham. McKinnon is looking forward to face league's leader Gippsland Utd in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sunbury will play against Camberwell in Melbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Big V top team - Pacers (6-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat ninth ranked Storm (2-5) 112-102. It was a quality performance for American forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson, agency: Dominion Sports Group) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Ilisia Washington accounted for 29 points. American power forward Jayden Brown (203, college: CCSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) came up with 29 points and 5 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for Bellarine in the defeat. Pacers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Gippsland Utd maintains first place with 6-1 record. Bellarine lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Gippsland Utd will play against McKinnon (#7) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bellarine will play against the league's second-placed Pakenham and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Melbourne between Melbourne Uni and Redbacks. Tenth ranked Melbourne Uni (2-6) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Redbacks (4-3). Melbourne Uni managed to escape with a 3-point win 114-111 on Sunday evening. Oliver Stanley fired a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Stephen Coffey produced 27 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Melbourne Uni maintains tenth place with 2-6 record. RMIT lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with McKinnon. Melbourne Uni's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Warrandyte.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Warrandyte lost to Pakenham on the opponent's court 101-112. Hume City managed to outperform Melbourne Uni in a home game 101-87. Bottom-ranked Wyndham was rolled over Camberwell on the road 97-65.



McKinnon - Sunbury 80-64

The game between second ranked Jets (5-2) and seventh ranked Cougars (4-3) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Jets were defeated by Cougars in McKinnon 80-64. McKinnon dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Jets's 30. It was a great evening for American center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 20 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) helped adding 17 points and 7 assists. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Ishmael Sanders (188-1992, college: C-N) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Canadian forward BB Chuks-Mady (201, college: LeMoyne) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars have a solid series of three victories in a row. McKinnon moved-up to sixth place, which they share with RMIT. Sunbury at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Pakenham. McKinnon is looking forward to face league's leader Gippsland Utd in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sunbury will play against Camberwell in Melbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
McKinnon: G.Kierell 23+20reb+2ast, T.Manassa 17+4reb+7ast, J.Uhr-Henry 16+9reb, J.Mcqueen 10+2reb+2ast, M.Barry 6+2reb+6ast, A.Angok 5+5reb
Sunbury: I.Sanders 15+6reb, C.BB 11+8reb+1ast, C.Dylan 10+3reb, S.Milan 9+5reb, L.Rhyss 8+4reb+2ast, M.Zak 5

Pakenham - Warrandyte 112-101

Very expected game in Pakenham where 8th ranked Venom (3-6) was defeated by fourth ranked Warriors (5-2) 112-101 on Saturday. Pakenham shot 62.3 percent from the field and made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Pakenham had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. American forward Ryan Batte (198-1999, college: Thomas More, agency: Dominion Sports Group) fired 38 points (!!!) (made all of his twelve free throws !!!) for the winners. Forward Jackson Dean chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Five Warriors players scored in double figures. Warriors' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Lanyc Shuler (185, college: West Liberty, agency: Dominion Sports Group) produced 30 points and 6 assists and the other American import guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) added 34 points (!!!) (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Warriors. Pakenham moved-up to second place, which they share with Sunbury. Loser Venom keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Pakenham will meet at home Bellarine (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Warrandyte's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Melbourne Uni.
Top scorers:
Pakenham: B.Ryan 38+4reb, J.Dean 17+9reb+3ast, H.Naaman 16+6reb+2ast, J.Blanchard 15+1reb+2ast, A.Atien 14+9reb+1ast, H.Love 9+6reb+1ast
Warrandyte: J.Legan 34+2reb+2ast, L.Shuler 30+2reb+6ast, P.Ivan 23+7reb, B.Dylan 8+6reb+3ast, N.Andrew 6+2reb, A.Christopher 0+1reb

Hume City - Melbourne Uni 101-87

Rather predictable result in Tullamarine where seventh ranked Hume City Broncos (5-4) defeated 10th ranked Melbourne Uni (2-6) 101-87 on Saturday. Hume City outrebounded Melbourne Uni 49-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. Hume City looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Lachlan Wood (-2002) fired 31 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Robbie Heath (190-1998, college: Pepperdine) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Fred Sims Jr. (193-1997, college: Chicago St., agency: Dominion Sports Group) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Lucas Soklevski added 18 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five Hume City and four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Melbourne Uni's coach rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Hume City Broncos. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Melbourne Uni keeps the tenth position with six games lost. Hume City will meet Bellarine (#9) on the road in the next round. Melbourne Uni's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Warrandyte.
Top scorers:
Hume City: L.Wood 31+8reb+2ast, H.Robbie 24+5reb+3ast, R.Coman 13+10reb+1ast, R.Time 12+10reb+9ast, T.Lavery 10+5reb+4ast, H.McIntosh 9+5reb+1ast
Melbourne Uni: S.Lucas 18+3reb+1ast, F.Sims Jr. 16+9reb+2ast, A.Dolny 11+3reb, R.Joel 11+1reb+3ast, A.James 9+1reb+1ast, S.Oliver 8+7reb+1ast

Gippsland Utd - Bellarine 112-102

Big V top team - Pacers (6-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat ninth ranked Storm (2-5) 112-102. Gippsland Utd forced 19 Bellarine turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a quality performance for American forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson, agency: Dominion Sports Group) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import swingman Ilisia Washington (194-1998, college: Regis Univ., agency: Dominion Sports Group) accounted for 29 points for the winning side. American power forward Jayden Brown (203, college: CCSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) came up with 29 points and 5 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and point guard Lewis Varley (186-1993) added 18 points, 8 assists and 5 steals respectively for Bellarine in the defeat. Four Gippsland Utd and five Bellarine players scored in double figures. Pacers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Gippsland Utd maintains first place with 6-1 record. Bellarine lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Gippsland Utd will play against McKinnon (#7) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bellarine will play against the league's second-placed Pakenham and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Gippsland Utd: B.Bryce 30+15reb+4ast, W.Ilisia 29+1reb+3ast, R.Morehu 18+2reb+1ast, B.Barlow 14+9reb+3ast, M.Evans 9+1reb, B.Matt 7+3reb+3ast
Bellarine: J.Brown 29+5reb+3ast, V.Lewis 18+4reb+8ast, J.Rohan 16+9reb+4ast, N.Carlson 15+2ast, K.Max 12+2reb+4ast, C.Trent 4+1reb+2ast

Camberwell - Wyndham 97-65

Not a big story in a game in Melbourne where 11th ranked Devils (1-7) were rolled over by sixth ranked Camberwell (5-3) 97-65 on Saturday. Camberwell outrebounded Wyndham 54-40 including a 44-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Camberwell looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Wyndham's players. American forward Jackson Meshanic (201-2000, college: Hobart) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Forward Luke Liesegang (203-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Four Camberwell players scored in double figures. Guard Nicholas Black (190-2001, college: Iowa Central) produced 24 points and 9 rebounds and guard Sam Faraday-Bensley (203, college: USAO) added 9 points and 8 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. Camberwell moved-up to fourth place. Wyndham lost their sixth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Camberwell will meet at home higher ranked Sunbury (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Wyndham will play against RMIT (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: M.Jackson 30+13reb+2ast, L.Liesegang 21+13reb+2ast, B.Burns 15+5reb+4ast, A.Ayuel 10+7reb+5ast, R.Simmons 6+7reb+3ast, B.Crowe 6+1reb+3ast
Wyndham: B.Nicholas 24+9reb+2ast, F.Sam 9+8reb+1ast, M.Malik 7+7reb+1ast, C.Supreme 6+2reb, F.Wineera-Mulvihill 5+1reb+4ast, S.Gojco 5+4reb+4ast

Melbourne Uni - RMIT 114-111

A very close game took place in Melbourne between Melbourne Uni and Redbacks. Tenth ranked Melbourne Uni (2-6) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Redbacks (4-3). Melbourne Uni managed to escape with a 3-point win 114-111 on Sunday evening. Melbourne Uni looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. British power forward Oliver Stanley (196-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Aaron Dolny (190, college: Lawrence Tech, agency: Dominion Sports Group) chipped in 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Stephen Coffey produced 27 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and center Zachary Coleman-Bock (201-1997) added 24 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Melbourne Uni maintains tenth place with 2-6 record. RMIT lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with McKinnon. Melbourne Uni's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Warrandyte.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: D.Aaron 33+4reb+4ast, O.Stanley 31+11reb+1ast, S.Fred 23+1reb+1ast, S.Pomasan 14+4reb+7ast, J.Rimes 5+7reb+3ast, L.Soklevski 4+1reb
RMIT: C.Stephen 27+7reb+9ast, C.Zachary 24+7reb+2ast, V.Devon 16+3reb+1ast, Y.Jin-Xi 8+4reb, C.Xavier 8+1reb+1ast, S.Matt 8+1reb+4ast