Froling is rolling: Harry drops 28 in 2-point win

• Mt Gambier's Dylan Marshall erupted for 25 points including six triples in a commanding win against Ballarat
• Waverley's Mason Forbes dominated with 32 points on 70% shooting in victory over Dandenong
• Nunawading's Brian Mack II collected a monster 20 rebounds despite narrow loss to Sandringham

Diamond Valley vs Bendigo — Watch the Replay

Diamond Valley (98) defeated Bendigo (68) at Red Energy Arena Bendigo. Ngor Manyang led a balanced Diamond Valley attack with 21 points, including four three-pointers, while Jock Perry dominated inside with 19 points and a game-high 19 rebounds.

This victory featured outstanding team basketball from Diamond Valley, who shot a solid 37.5% from three-point range while recording 17 assists. Jesse Ghee contributed an impressive all-round effort with 11 points, six assists, eight rebounds and a remarkable nine steals. For Bendigo, Charles Matthews scored 23 points in a solid individual performance, but the home team struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 16.1%.

Melbourne vs Casey — Watch the Replay

Melbourne (83) defeated Casey (81) at Casey Stadium. Harry Froling delivered a dominant performance with 28 points and 14 rebounds for Melbourne, while Jack Purchase added 22 points in the narrow victory.

Casey received strong contributions from Hunter Marks (19 points), Tyler Robertson (18 points, 7 rebounds) and Nate Roberts (13 points, 17 rebounds), but it wasn't enough in this tightly contested battle. The lead changed hands 18 times throughout the game, with Melbourne controlling the paint by scoring 54 points inside while Casey struggled with 14 turnovers compared to Melbourne's 10.

Mt Gambier vs Ballarat — Watch the Replay

Mt Gambier (116) demolished Ballarat (69) at Selkirk Stadium. Dylan Marshall exploded for 25 points on exceptional shooting (75% from the field including 6-from-8 from three-point range) to lead Mt Gambier's offensive onslaught.

This game was a masterclass in shooting efficiency as Mt Gambier connected on 61.9% of their field goals and 55.2% from three-point range. Austin Shelley (19 points), Joe Palmer (17 points), Akech Aliir (16 points, 13 rebounds) and Kaden Archie (16 points) all scored in double-figures. Ballarat was paced by Majok Majok's 17 points but shot a disappointing 33.8% from the field in the lopsided defeat.

Ringwood vs NW Tasmania — Watch the Replay

Ringwood (107) defeated NW Tasmania (87) at Elphin Sports Stadium. Josh Tomasi recorded a superb double-double with 27 points and 16 rebounds on 75% shooting, while Jonathan Lawton added 24 points and Tanner Krebs contributed 21 points and five assists.

Ringwood dominated inside with 54 points in the paint and controlled the glass with a 46-33 rebounding advantage. NW Tasmania was led by Lachlan Barker's 19 points and Tyler Harris' 14 points, but couldn't overcome Ringwood's efficiency. The visitors shot 57.1% from the field and 42.3% from three-point range in the convincing road victory.

Sandringham vs Nunawading — Watch the Replay

Sandringham (93) defeated Nunawading (86) at Nunawading Basketball Centre. Malith Machar scored 20 points with perfect 8-from-8 free throw shooting, while Dash Daniels added 18 points and Tom Koppens contributed 16 points for Sandringham.

Despite Christian D'Angelo's game-high 29 points for Nunawading and Brian Mack II's impressive 11-point, 20-rebound effort, Sandringham prevailed in a game that featured 17 lead changes. The visitors used a balanced attack with five players scoring in double figures and made timely defensive plays with eight steals while shooting an efficient 48.6% from the field.

Waverley vs Dandenong — Watch the Replay

Waverley (106) defeated Dandenong (91) at Dandenong Basketball Stadium. Mason Forbes was unstoppable with 32 points on 14-from-20 shooting, including seven spectacular dunks, while Madut Akec recorded a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds.

Waverley's offense was explosive with 74 points in the paint and 22 fast break points. Their defense forced 21 Dandenong turnovers, converting them into 24 points. Dandenong received solid performances from Mason Peatling (22 points), Ruot Monyyong (19 points, 14 rebounds) and Ryan Rapp (18 points, 10 assists), but couldn't match Waverley's interior dominance and transition game.

Geelong vs Eltham — Watch the Replay

Eltham (73) defeated Geelong (68) at Montmorency Secondary College. Joshua Sykes led Eltham with 22 points and eight rebounds on efficient 57.1% shooting, while Gabe Hadley and Xavier Bledson each added 13 points.

This defensive battle featured 24 lead changes with neither team leading by more than 10 points. Eltham's defense forced 16 Geelong turnovers and recorded 10 steals. George Blagojevic paced Geelong with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Liam Herbert added 15 points and six rebounds in the narrow defeat. Free throw shooting proved decisive, with Eltham converting 16-of-21 attempts compared to Geelong's 5-of-10.

Kilsyth vs Keilor — Watch the Replay

Kilsyth (94) defeated Keilor (78) at Keilor Stadium. Khadim Sy delivered a spectacular performance with 34 points, including 4-from-6 from three-point range and 8-from-9 from the free throw line, while Corey Jeffs added 18 points on 72.7% shooting.

Kilsyth took control in the second half, building a lead as large as 22 points while shooting an efficient 50.7% from the field. Daniel Poelsma led Keilor with 21 points including four three-pointers, while Deng Dut contributed 14 points and five assists. Kilsyth's offensive execution was superior with 19 assists to just 12 turnovers, and they dominated the boards with a 42-34 rebounding advantage.