NBL1 South Recap: Round 11 - Sunday July 10

A jam-packed day of NBL1 South action, with huge numbers across the board and some completely stunning results, both team-wise and individually. 

Check out the results below. 

WOMEN

Launceston Tornadoes (59) def by Ringwood Hawks (92) 

An obliteration from Ringwood, the Hawks took down the Tornadoes by 33 points on Sunday. 

For Launceston, Keely Froling put the entire team on her back, with 35 points and 19 points, leading the game in both. 

But Ringwood played much better as a team, four of five starters scoring at least 14 points, and led by Marta Hermida who came one rebound shy of a triple - 20 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. 

LAUNCESTON 59 (Froling 35, Kay 8, Payne 6) 

RINGWOOD 92 (Farnworth 22, Hermida 20, Strautmane 18) 

Kilsyth Cobras (73) def by Geelong Cats (95) 

Despite solid offensive performances from both sides, Geelong were able to claim a formidable win in this game, taking down Kilsyth by 22 points. 

The Cats had five players in double figures, led by the twin 17-point performances from Aimie Rocci and Eve Braslis. 

The Cobras had three starters score at least 19 points, but only five bench points was their undoing, unable to match the depth of Geelong.

KILSYTH 73 (Booth 20, Young and Turner 19) 

GEELONG 95 (Rocci and Brasilis 17, Blicavs 15) 

Frankston Blues (66) def by Hobart Chargers (67) 

A game that came down to the final possession, some huge shot-making from the Chargers saw them steal this game following a 17-11 fourth-quarter surge from Frankston. 

For Hobart, Angela Tompkins was the star, scoring 28 points and grabbing 13 rebounds - both game-highs - but it was Sharna Thompson who scored the game-winning bucket. 

Darcee Garbin was the standout for the Blues, scoring 19 points, but they did not have enough to secure the win. 

FRANKSTON 66 (Garbin 19, Gaze 18, Batish 13) 

HOBART 67 (Tompkins 28, Thompson 19, Bradley 14) 

Melbourne Tigers (73) def by Keilor Thunder (85)

Despite a strong Melbourne comeback in the fourth quarter - 29-18 - Keilor were able to claim a 12-point win. 

Maddie Garrick was sensational as usual for Keilor, scoring 29 points to go along with eight rebounds, four steals, three assists and a block for good measure. 

For Melbourne, Tess Heal led with 27 points, but their lack of bench support meant they fell short of the win. 

MELBOURNE 73 (Heal 27, Carmody 21, Giddey 10)

KEILOR 85 (Garrick 29, Andriuolo 13, Wynd 11) 

Mt Gambier Pioneers (78) def by Sandringham Sabres (85)

A close contest, Sandringham pulled away thanks to a dominant 31-point fourth quarter, claiming a seven-point win. 

The Pioneers had a solid scoring performance, with only one player who suited up not scoring in double digits; they were led by Cassandra Brown with 22. 

The Sabres also had some dominant scoring, led by Brittany Smart who had 25 points and 11 rebounds. 

MT GAMBIER 78 (Brown 22, Calleia 15, Young 14)

SANDRINGHAM 85 (Smart 25, Nakkasoglu 21, Pineau 16) 

Eltham Wildcats (58) def by Waverley Falcons (74) 

In a fairly unique game, the Waverley Falcons were able to claim a 16-point win, despite being held to just three points in the fourth quarter. 

Rebecca Pizzey led the Wildcats with 17 points, and was joined by two other starters in double figures. 

For Waverley, Renae Mokrzycki also led with 17, while Carley Ernst was not too far behind with 16. 

ELTHAM 58 (Pizzey 17, Liedel 14, Campbell 11) 

WAVERLEY 74 (Mokrzycki 17, Ernst 16, Todhunter 13) 

 

MEN 

Geelong Supercats (84) def by Kilsyth Cobras (97) 

The Supercats lost a game that felt closer than it may appear, as the Cobras took the game by 13 points. 

Corey Jeffs top-scored for Kilsyth,  29 points including one monster poster jam. 

For Geelong, Isaac Turner was their 29-point scorer, but their lack of help resulted in a loss. 

GEELONG 84 (Turner 29, Hadley 15, Gatlin and Odigie 12) 

KILSYTH 97 (Jeffs 29, Tomada 22, Ursich 16) 

 

Ringwood Hawks (81) def by NW Tasmania Thunder (90) 

With only eight points in this one, the Thunder claimed a close win, their scoring just slightly more consistent than the Hawks'. 

Tim Guers led for Ringwood, netting 27 points including 6-11 from three. 

For the Thunder, Sean Macdonald led with 31 points, while Fabijan Krslovic had 21 points and 17 rebounds. 

RINGWOOD 81 (Guers 27, Fennell 14, Daggett 12) 

NW TASMANIA 90 (Macdonald 31, Krslovic 21, Brown 12) 

 

Frankston Blues (90) def by Hobart Chargers (95) 

A back and forth affair, the Chargers were able to wrestle away the win from the Blues, winning by five points. 

Adrio Bailey led for Frankston, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 boards. 

For Hobart, their top scorer was AJ Harris, who had 25 points. 

FRANKSTON 90 (Bailey 20, Stith 19, Hadziomerovic 17)

HOBART 95 (Harris 25, Froling 23, Sandifer 16)

 

Melbourne Tigers (54) def by Keilor Thunder (83)

The Tigers were smashed by the Thunder in this game, beaten by 29 points and losing all four quarters. 

Jacob Lampkin made sure the Thunder would be victorious, scoring 41 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. 

Dogukan Elyazar led for the Tigers, but his 14 points not enough to make the Tigers look competitive in this game. 

MELBOURNE 54 (Elyazar 14, Wearne 13, Bradbury 7) 

KEILOR 83 (Lampkin 41, Camp 13, Riak 9)

 

Mt Gambier Pioneers (79) def by Sandringham Sabres (92) 

Not a particularly close result here, with the Pioneers losing to the Sabres by 13 points. 

Shea Ili shone for the Sabres, scoring 30 points and shooting 5-10 from three. 

Nick Marshall was impressive for Mt Gambier, 28 points and 13 rebounds, but the Pioneers couldn't get the job done. 

MT GAMBIER 79 (Marshall 28, Harris and Rawls 12) 

SANDRINGHAM 92 (Ili 30, Barlow 14, Wright and Prewster 13)

 

Eltham Wildcats (70) def by Waverley Falcons (74)

The Falcons won a close game against Eltham here, gritting out a four-point win. 

Dexter Kernich-Drew was a huge part of the win, 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists as he played the full 40 minutes. 

Sam Short led Eltham with 18 points, but the Wildcats let a close one slip away. 

ELTHAM 70 (Short 18, Sykes 17, Dance 15) 

WAVERLEY 74 (Kernich-Drew 27, Forsyth 14, Conn 12)