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Matt Kenyon's thunderous 45 too much for Ipswich
NBL1 North Conference Round 5 — May 31, 2025
- Logan's Matt Kenyon erupts for 45 points in overtime thriller against Ipswich
- Jensen Bradtke dominates with 33 points and 16 rebounds as Gold Coast cruises past Sunshine Coast
- Brisbane's Samuel McDaniel orchestrates victory with 29 points and 12 assists against Southern Districts
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Mackay 108 def. Cairns 103 — Watch the Replay
Mackay secured a hard-fought 108-103 overtime victory against Cairns at Mackay Basketball Stadium. Akol Mawein led the way for Mackay with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Makuach Maluach contributed a double-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Jaxon Brenchley added another double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
This closely contested match featured 14 lead changes with neither team able to build a substantial advantage. Alexander Higgins-Titsha delivered an outstanding performance for Cairns with 30 points and 12 rebounds on an efficient 65 percent shooting. Kody Stattmann added 29 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, while Damon Heuir contributed 25 points, including seven three-pointers. Mackay's dominance at the free-throw line proved decisive, converting 28-of-38 attempts compared to Cairns' 14-of-18.
Brisbane 114 def. Southern Districts 107 — Watch the Replay
Brisbane defeated Southern Districts 114-107 in an entertaining contest at Auchenflower Stadium. Samuel McDaniel delivered a masterful performance with 29 points, eight rebounds, and 12 assists, while Isaih Tueta added 24 points including five three-pointers on 62.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Uche Dibiamaka contributed 16 points for the victors.
The game was a back-and-forth affair featuring 19 lead changes and eight ties. Tamuri Wigness led Southern Districts with 30 points, four rebounds, and seven assists on efficient 54.5 percent shooting. Kyle Adnam scored 26 points, including seven three-pointers, while Blake Jones added 19 points and nine rebounds. Brisbane's superior ball movement was evident with 35 assists compared to Southern Districts' 19, helping them secure their position ahead of their upcoming clash with Rockhampton.
Ipswich 116 lost Logan 127 — Watch the Replay
Logan Thunder overcame Ipswich 127-116 in an overtime thriller at Bendigo Bank Cornubia Park Sports Centre. Matt Kenyon delivered an exceptional performance with 45 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while shooting an impressive 63.2 percent from the field. Zac Triplett added 34 points including eight three-pointers, and Callum Dalton registered a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds.
This high-scoring contest featured 34 lead changes and 13 ties, with Logan pulling away in overtime. Lamar Patterson led Ipswich with 25 points, five rebounds, and six assists, while DJ Mitchell and William Mahoney each contributed 22 points. Despite shooting 47.1 percent from the field compared to Logan's 47.6 percent, Ipswich struggled from three-point range (25 percent) and was outrebounded 50-43. Logan's dominance at the free-throw line, where they went 35-of-52 compared to Ipswich's 24-of-27, proved crucial in securing the victory.
Gold Coast 110 def. Sunshine Coast 79 — Watch the Replay
Gold Coast dominated Sunshine Coast 110-79 at Maroochydore Stadium. Jensen Bradtke produced a stellar double-double with 33 points and 16 rebounds, while Preston Le Gassick added 25 points and nine assists. Reuben Te Rangi contributed 15 points and eight rebounds in a comprehensive team performance.
Gold Coast controlled the game from the outset, building a lead that reached 31 points at its peak. They dominated the boards with a 65-49 rebounding advantage, including 19 offensive rebounds that led to 21 second-chance points. Earnest Ross was the bright spot for Sunshine Coast with 30 points and nine rebounds, while Darnell Robateau added 19 points and six assists. The Phoenix struggled from the field, shooting just 30.3 percent overall and 28.9 percent from three-point range. Gold Coast's interior dominance was evident with 52 points in the paint compared to Sunshine Coast's 30.
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