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Unstoppable Sapwell sparks Central Districts clinic

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Unstoppable Sapwell sparks Central Districts clinic
Unstoppable Sapwell sparks Central Districts clinic

Central Districts guard Koen Sapwell. Photo: Dan Cowley

NBL1 Central Conference: Finals Week 2 — August 2, 2025

  • Central Districts dominated Forestville 107-74 with Spencer Gaze delivering 26 points on outstanding 64.7% shooting
  • Lat Mayen's 27-point performance propelled West Adelaide to an 81-68 victory over Woodville
  • Four players scored in double-digits for Central Districts, showcasing their balanced offensive attack
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Central Districts 107 def Forestville 74 — Watch the Replay

Central Districts delivered a masterful performance, thrashing Forestville 107-74 at State Basketball Centre in Wayville. Spencer Gaze was unstoppable with 26 points on an outstanding 64.7% shooting from the field, complemented by nine rebounds. The Lions shot an efficient 52.2% from the field including 35.5% from three-point range, while holding Forestville to a dismal 29.2% shooting overall.

The Lions' full team effort featured four players in double figures, with Koen Sapwell contributing a well-rounded 27 points and 10 assists for a double-double, while Efemena Abogidi added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Forestville struggled from long range, connecting on just 16.7% of their three-point attempts, despite Dejan Vasiljevic's team-high 16 points. Central Districts dominated the paint, controlled the tempo, and held their biggest lead at 33 points in the comprehensive victory.

West Adelaide 81 def Woodville 68 — Watch the Replay

Lat Mayen delivered a standout performance with 27 points and nine rebounds as West Adelaide secured an 81-68 victory against Woodville at St Clair Recreation Centre. Mayen shot 41.7% from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line, going 4-of-4. West Adelaide's offensive execution was on display with 22 assists, including seven from Keanu Rasmussen who also added 16 points.

West Adelaide's three-point shooting proved decisive, connecting on 10-from-29 attempts (34.5%) compared to Woodville's subpar 21.1% performance from beyond the arc. Jacob Tryon contributed 17 points including three triples, while adding four blocks on the defensive end. Steven Parfitt led Woodville with 17 points on efficient 60% shooting, but his team struggled to maintain consistency throughout. West Adelaide's defensive pressure forced 12 turnovers and they maintained control with a balanced attack that saw them lead for over 39 minutes of the contest.

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