Big V Round 9 of Regular Season

Big V is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 9 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game in Tullamarine supposed to be quite interesting. Second ranked Cougars (9-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Hume City Broncos (5-8). Cougars smashed Hume City Broncos 100-49 on Saturday. McKinnon C. forced 21 Hume City B. turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including a 40-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. McKinnon C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Hume City B.'s players. American forward Javyn Nicholson (188-2001, college: Georgia) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Maighan Hedge (178, college: Cameron) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was German forward Johanna Klug (189-1998, college: Fordham) with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Hume City Broncos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Cougars have an impressive series of six victories in a row. McKinnon C. maintains second place with 9-1 record behind leader Sherbrooke S. Hume City B. at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. McKinnon C. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Warrnambool (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hume City B. will play against Sunbury J. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Tullamarine supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Steelers (7-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Hume City Broncos (5-8). Steelers smashed Hume City Broncos 73-52. American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) nailed 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Clare Breden accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Steelers' coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Monique Caparello came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for Hume City B. in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Steelers. Western Port maintains fifth place with 7-4 record. Hume City B. at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Western Port will play against Warrandyte V. (#9) in Melbourne in the next round. Hume City B. will play at home against Sunbury J. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game took place in Bellarine where 4th placed Storm (7-3) was upset on its own court by ninth ranked Boomers (3-7) 96-67 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Jessica Hanson who scored 28 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was Courtney Strait who recorded a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 blocks. Storm's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Bulleen moved-up to seventh place. Loser Storm keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Bulleen will meet at home higher ranked Pakenham W. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bellarine will play against Warrnambool and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 9 Sherbrooke S. destroyed Bulleen on the opponent's court 94-73. Pakenham W. managed to outperform Sunbury J. in a home game 86-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 6 rebounds by Melissa Prior of Sherbrooke S..

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Hume City B. - McKinnon C. 49-100

The game in Tullamarine supposed to be quite interesting. Second ranked Cougars (9-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Hume City Broncos (5-8). Cougars smashed Hume City Broncos 100-49 on Saturday. McKinnon C. forced 21 Hume City B. turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including a 40-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. McKinnon C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Hume City B.'s players. American forward Javyn Nicholson (188-2001, college: Georgia) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Maighan Hedge (178, college: Cameron) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was German forward Johanna Klug (189-1998, college: Fordham) with 13 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) scored 7 points. Hume City Broncos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Cougars have an impressive series of six victories in a row. McKinnon C. maintains second place with 9-1 record behind leader Sherbrooke S. Hume City B. at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. McKinnon C. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Warrnambool (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hume City B. will play against Sunbury J. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: N.Javyn 22+12reb+5ast, M.Hedge 15+8reb+7ast, K.Vaile 14+6reb, E.Leonard 13+5reb, R.Jennie 13+4reb+3ast, A.Fitter 10+5reb+1ast
Hume City B.: K.Johanna 13+8reb, C.Maddison 8+1ast, L.Samantha 7+4reb, H.Kelly 7+4reb+1ast, W.Olivia 4+5reb, C.Monique 4+4reb+3ast

Hume City B. - Western Port 52-73

The game in Tullamarine supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Steelers (7-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Hume City Broncos (5-8). Steelers smashed Hume City Broncos 73-52. Western Port forced 19 Hume City B. turnovers. American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) nailed 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and her fellow American import guard Clare Breden (168, college: McKendree, agency: Crossover Management) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Five Steelers players scored in double figures. Steelers' coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Monique Caparello came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Hume City B. in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Steelers. Western Port maintains fifth place with 7-4 record. Hume City B. at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Western Port will play against Warrandyte V. (#9) in Melbourne in the next round. Hume City B. will play at home against Sunbury J. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Western Port: H.Madeline 18+9reb+6ast, B.Clare 18+7reb+3ast, B.Suarjaya 12+4reb+4ast, E.Rosowski 11+8reb, C.Hicks 10+9reb+2ast, A.Humble 4+7reb+2ast
Hume City B.: C.Monique 17+11reb, H.Kelly 12+7reb+2ast, S.Oriana-Rose 6+1reb+1ast, L.Samantha 6+5reb, K.Johanna 4+7reb+2ast, O.Eliza 3+2reb+4ast

Bellarine - Bulleen B. 67-96

An interesting game took place in Bellarine where 4th placed Storm (7-3) was upset on its own court by ninth ranked Boomers (3-7) 96-67 on Sunday. Bulleen held Bellarine to an opponent 5.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 8.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Bulleen looked well-organized offensively handing out 70 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bulleen made 18 blocks. The best player for the winners was Canadian point guard Jessica Hanson (175-1997, college: UBC) who scored 28 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists and 4 blocks. Canadian guard Olivia Weekes (180, college: UBC, agency: Dominion Sports Group) chipped in 20 points, 9 rebounds, 20 assists and 9 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) who recorded a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 blocks and the other American import swingman Shayla Golden (178, college: UWA) added 10 points, 15 assists and 27 steals respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Storm's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Bulleen moved-up to seventh place. Loser Storm keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Bulleen will meet at home higher ranked Pakenham W. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bellarine will play against Warrnambool and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bulleen B.: H.Jessica 28+10reb+17ast, W.Olivia 20+9reb+20ast, L.Geddes 18+6reb+7ast, H.Merrigan 11+4reb+7ast, C.Suemai 8+3reb+6ast, S.Ruscitti 5+2reb+5ast
Bellarine: V.Georgia 13+3reb+9ast, S.Courtney 13+5reb+14ast, A.Charlotte 11+3reb+10ast, G.Shayla 10+4reb+15ast, H.Chantelle 8+4reb+13ast, B.Karli 5+2reb+3ast

Bulleen B. - Sherbrooke S. 73-94

Very expected game in Bulleen where 9th ranked Boomers (3-7) were crushed by second ranked Suns (10-2) 94-73 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Melissa Prior who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American guard Zoe Zwerling (173-1996, college: Northeastern, agency: Dominion Sports Group) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Five Suns players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian point guard Jessica Hanson (175-1997, college: UBC) who recorded 25 points and 5 assists and Canadian guard Olivia Weekes (180, college: UBC, agency: Dominion Sports Group) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively. 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 Suns. Sherbrooke S. keeps a position of league leader. Loser Boomers dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Sherbrooke S. will meet at home Sunbury J. (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bulleen will play against Pakenham W. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sherbrooke S.: M.Prior 18+6reb+2ast, Z.Zoe 18+4reb+4ast, S.Oliana 17+5reb+2ast, E.Bravington 11+4reb+1ast, E.Pearce 10+11reb+2ast, B.Mackenzie 7+3reb+1ast
Bulleen B.: J.Hanson 25+2reb+5ast, O.Weekes 16+6reb+2ast, G.Lola 8+1reb, M.Hailey 8+12reb+1ast, S.Chelsea 4+2reb+2ast, B.Kate 4+2reb

Pakenham W. - Sunbury J. 86-70

Rather predictable result in Pakenham where fourth ranked Warriors (8-3) defeated 7th ranked Jets (3-8) 86-70 on Saturday. Pakenham W. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Jets's 32. Pakenham W. forced 19 Sunbury J. turnovers and outrebounded them 49-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Pakenham W. especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Briahna Whatman (170-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. American forward Bridget Mullings (190, college: GCU, agency: Crossover Management) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Four Warriors players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Chloe Hildebrand who recorded 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Swedish forward Lovisa Hevinder (188-2002, college: UT Tyler) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Pakenham W. moved-up to third place. Sunbury J. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. Pakenham W. will meet Bulleen (#7) on the road in the next round. Sunbury J. will play against the league's leader Sherbrooke S. in Upwey and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pakenham W.: B.Whatman 19+6reb+11ast, M.Bridget 15+12reb+2ast, G.Graham 13+6reb+4ast, S.Oloughlin 12+6reb, G.Tazsa 8+12reb+2ast, K.Neave 8+1reb
Sunbury J.: H.Chloe 16+5reb+5ast, M.Charlie 11+4reb+1ast, C.Grace 10+4reb+3ast, S.Kayla 9+7reb, A.Emily 8+1reb+1ast, L.Hevinder 7+7reb+3ast