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Tanned their hides: Krebs drops 33 in Ringwood win

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Tanned their hides: Krebs drops 33 in Ringwood win
Tanned their hides: Krebs drops 33 in Ringwood win

Ringwood's Tanner Krebs. Photo: Shane Panther

NBL1 South Conference Round 9 — May 31, 2025

Nunawading vs Dandenong — Watch the Replay

Nunawading secured a hard-fought 87-84 victory against Dandenong at Dandenong Basketball Stadium. Christian D'Angelo led the way for Nunawading with 23 points on 9-from-22 shooting, including a stellar 5-from-11 from beyond the arc. Tristan Devers added 16 points on an efficient 6-from-10 shooting along with six rebounds, while Brian Mack II recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds for the visitors.

Despite the loss, Dandenong's Bryton Hobbs delivered an outstanding performance with a game-high 28 points on impressive 13-from-22 shooting, but his effort wasn't enough to overcome Nunawading's balanced attack. The contest featured 20 lead changes and remained competitive throughout, with Nunawading building their largest lead to 16 points at one stage. Dandenong struggled from three-point range, shooting a dismal 21.1 percent (4-from-19), while Nunawading connected on 40 percent (12-from-30) of their attempts from deep. Nunawading's victory came despite being out-rebounded 45-34, with Dandenong's Puoch Puoch grabbing a game-high 13 boards in defeat.

Geelong vs Melbourne — Watch the Replay

Geelong Supercats secured a thrilling 89-86 victory against Melbourne Tigers at The Geelong Arena. Tristan Forsyth delivered a dominant performance with 26 points and 15 rebounds on an efficient 11-from-18 shooting night, while Liam Herbert added 19 points including five triples.

The contest featured 22 lead changes in a back-and-forth battle that kept fans engaged throughout. Melbourne's Harrison Froling poured in 27 points and Thomas Wilson recorded a double-double with 25 points and 11 assists. Geelong's triumph came despite Melbourne's Jack Purchase contributing 18 points and seven assists, as the Supercats' 43.5 percent shooting from three-point range proved decisive in the narrow win.

Ballarat vs Bendigo — Watch the Replay

Ballarat Miners outlasted Bendigo Braves 112-109 in a high-scoring thriller at Red Energy Arena Bendigo. Luke Rosendale exploded for 30 points on outstanding 64.7 percent shooting from the field, while Majok Majok added 21 points including a perfect 11-from-11 from the free throw line.

Despite an exceptional 38-point performance from Bendigo's Justin Johnson, the Miners maintained control through balanced scoring with five players reaching double figures. Bendigo's Lual Diing (25 points) and Charles Matthews (23 points, 4 steals) kept the Braves competitive, but Ballarat's 52.2 percent shooting from three-point range and Aiden Krause's double-double (11 points, 10 rebounds) secured the important road victory.

Frankston vs Nunawading — Watch the Replay

The Frankston Blues defeated Nunawading Spectres 82-76 at Nunawading Basketball Centre. Michael Harris orchestrated the victory with a near triple-double, posting 23 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, while Taane Samuel contributed 20 points on efficient 9-from-14 shooting from the field.

Nunawading's Christian D'Angelo erupted for 28 points including six three-pointers, but received minimal scoring support from his teammates. The Blues dominated inside with a 48-30 points in the paint advantage, while Tom Garrett's 12 rebounds and Kingsley Box's 14 points off the bench proved crucial. Brian Mack II recorded a double-double for the Spectres with 10 points and 19 rebounds in the losing effort.

Kilsyth vs Knox — Watch the Replay

Knox Raiders secured a solid 95-82 victory against Kilsyth Cobras at Kilsyth Sports Centre. Despite playing without their leading scorers in the available statistics, Knox demonstrated an efficient offensive performance, shooting 48 percent from the field and dominating the glass with a 47-35 rebounding advantage.

Adrian Tomada led Kilsyth with 26 points on outstanding 9-from-13 shooting, while Dillon Stith recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Raiders converted their offensive opportunities at a higher rate, scoring 52 points in the paint and turning 18 offensive rebounds into 17 second-chance points to maintain control throughout the contest.

Keilor vs Casey — Watch the Replay

Casey Cavaliers pulled away for a 90-80 victory against Keilor Thunder at Keilor Stadium. Trendon Hankerson paced Casey with 21 points, six rebounds and two steals, while Preston Bungei added 17 points on outstanding 71.4 percent shooting from the field.

Nate Roberts recorded a crucial double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds for Casey, who overcame a 33.3 percent three-point shooting night by dominating the free throw line (29-from-37). Keilor was led by Deng Dut's 16 points and nine assists, with Daniel Poelsma adding 15 points. The Thunder struggled with foul trouble, sending Casey to the line frequently and ultimately falling short despite holding the lead for over 32 minutes.

Diamond Valley vs Eltham — Watch the Replay

Eltham Wildcats defeated Diamond Valley Eagles 92-81 at Montmorency Secondary College. Xavier Bledson delivered a complete performance with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Samuel Whelan provided a spark with 15 points on 5-from-6 shooting from three-point range.

Despite a magnificent effort from Diamond Valley's Jock Perry, who dominated with 27 points and 19 rebounds on efficient 11-from-15 shooting, the Eagles couldn't match Eltham's balanced attack. Jesse Mcintosh contributed 17 points for Diamond Valley, but Eltham's 42.9 percent three-point shooting (15-from-35) and Sam Short's all-round display (11 points, seven assists, six rebounds) propelled the Wildcats to victory.

Ringwood vs Waverley — Watch the Replay

Ringwood Hawks delivered an offensive masterclass in their 122-107 victory against Waverley Falcons at The Rings. Tanner Krebs exploded for 33 points including six three-pointers, while Harry Sealey recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds to go with eight assists.

Despite Khalil Shabazz's 35-point outburst for Waverley, Ringwood's efficient offense proved too much to handle. The Hawks shot 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and recorded an exceptional 29 assists to just three turnovers. Malik Meunier (19 points, six assists) and Matthew McCarthy (17 points) provided solid support for the Falcons, but Ringwood's balanced attack with five players scoring in double figures sealed the high-scoring victory.

Kilsyth vs Bendigo — Watch the Replay

The Kilsyth Cobras secured a 97-81 victory against the Bendigo Braves at Kilsyth Sports Centre, led by Khadim Sy's dominant double-double performance of 24 points and 15 rebounds.

The Cobras' frontcourt proved too strong, with Dillon Stith adding another double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds.

Kilsyth controlled the glass with a commanding 52-35 rebounding advantage, including 26 offensive boards that led to 23 second-chance points. Bendigo's Charles Matthews was outstanding with 27 points and nine rebounds, but the Braves struggled to contain Kilsyth's inside presence.

Adrian Tomada added 20 points for the Cobras, including an efficient 4-from-6 from beyond the arc, as the home team maintained their position near the top of the NBL1 South standings.

Melbourne vs Keilor  — Watch the Replay

The Melbourne Tigers dominated the Keilor Thunder 101-74 at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, behind Harrison Froling's exceptional 27-point, 13-rebound performance.

Froling was nearly unstoppable, shooting 6-from-9 from the field and converting 13-from-15 free throws.

Jack Purchase added 19 points including four triples, while Thomas Wilson orchestrated the offense with a double-double of 18 points and 10 assists without committing a single turnover. The Tigers shot a blistering 50 percent from three-point range while holding Keilor to just 22.7 percent from deep.

Daniel Foster led the Thunder with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but Keilor's offense struggled against Melbourne's disciplined defense, managing just 74 points despite securing 13 offensive rebounds.

Sandringham vs Casey — Watch the Replay

The Sandringham Sabres edged the Casey Cavaliers 103-100 in a thrilling contest at Casey Stadium. Sandringham's guard trio of Ben Ayre (26 points), Dash Daniels (25 points), and Malith Machar (24 points) combined for 75 of the team's 103 points.

Ayre also dished out six assists, while Machar shot an efficient 9-from-19 from the field.

Casey was led by Trendon Hankerson's 24 points, though he struggled from the field, shooting just 8-from-29. The Cavaliers dominated the glass with a 57-43 rebounding advantage, including 18 offensive boards that led to 22 second-chance points. Hunter Marks added 18 points for Casey, while Nate Roberts and Preston Bungei each recorded double-doubles.

Despite the rebounding edge, Casey's inefficiency from the field (35.7 percent) compared to Sandringham's 45.5 percent proved decisive in this back-and-forth battle featuring 16 lead changes.

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