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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.

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