Rosendale comes up gold against Diamond Valley

• Luke Rosendale exploded for 32 points as Ballarat overcame Diamond Valley 104-94
• Lucas Barker posted a double-double with 15 points and 11 assists as Frankston dominated Melbourne 89-69
• Thomas Wilson goes 7-of-8 from three-point range in thrilling 29-point performance

Ballarat vs Diamond Valley

Ballarat (12-5) secured a hard-fought 104-94 victory against Diamond Valley (10-7) at Selkirk Stadium on Sunday. Luke Rosendale was outstanding with 32 points, including 7-from-13 from downtown, along with eight rebounds, while Nicholas Stoddart contributed 26 points on efficient 55.6% shooting with five assists and three steals.

This win extended Ballarat's strong recent form, overcoming a 23-point deficit to claw back control of the contest. Despite Jock Perry's impressive 32-point performance for Diamond Valley, including a perfect 3-from-3 from three-point range, and Jesse Mcintosh's 21 points, the Eagles couldn't maintain their early advantage. Ballarat's three-point shooting proved decisive, connecting on 14-from-32 (43.8%) compared to Diamond Valley's 9-from-23 (39.1%).

Casey vs Waverley

Casey (11-6) edged out Waverley (9-8) 95-90 in a tightly contested battle at Waverley Basketball Centre. Trendon Hankerson led Casey with 23 points and five assists, while Tyler Robertson added 22 points and eight rebounds. Nate Roberts was a force on the boards with 15 rebounds to go with six points and three assists.

The nail-biting contest featured 18 lead changes and six ties, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. Waverley was paced by Robbie Heath's 20 points and Madut Akec's 19 points, but couldn't overcome Casey's superior three-point shooting (34.8% to 25%) and rebounding advantage (47-44). Mason Forbes contributed 10 points and nine rebounds, including six offensive boards, in a losing effort for the Falcons.

Frankston vs Melbourne

Frankston (14-3) dominated Melbourne (5-12) 89-69 at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, extending their position atop the NBL1 South standings. Vincent Monaghan and Tom Garrett each scored 17 points, while Lucas Barker recorded a double-double with 15 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds without committing a turnover.

Frankston's defense stifled Melbourne throughout, holding them to just 31.2% shooting from the field and 23.3% from three-point range. The Blues controlled the glass with a commanding 51-35 rebounding advantage and connected on 17-from-37 (45.9%) from beyond the arc. Thomas Wilson led Melbourne with 15 points and 12 assists, but the Tigers never led by more than two points and trailed by as many as 34 during the lopsided contest.

Geelong vs Dandenong

The Geelong Supercats (5-1) defeated the Dandenong Rangers (2-4) 88-76 at The Geelong Arena. Tristan Forsyth delivered a stellar performance with 29 points on 43.5% shooting, while Demarcus Gatlin notched a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds along with five assists.

This victory extends Geelong's winning streak to four games, cementing their position near the top of the NBL1 South standings. Jack Roberts led Dandenong with 23 points and eight rebounds but struggled with turnovers. The Supercats dominated the glass with a 49-41 rebounding advantage and shot an impressive 47.4% from beyond the arc, making nine triples.

Kilsyth vs Eltham

The Kilsyth Cobras (4-2) dominated the Eltham Wildcats (1-5) 104-75 at Kilsyth Sports Centre. Khadim Sy produced a dominant double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds on 66.7% shooting, while Corey Jeffs added 23 points including four triples.

Despite Xavier Bledson's explosive 34-point performance for Eltham, Kilsyth's balanced attack proved too much as six players scored in double figures. The Cobras shot an exceptional 50% from three-point range (14-of-28) compared to Eltham's dismal 9.5% (2-of-21), building a lead that reached 30 points. The victory moves Kilsyth into the top four of the NBL1 South standings.

Melbourne vs Ballarat

The Melbourne Tigers (5-1) crushed the Ballarat Miners (1-5) 103-78 at Selkirk Stadium. Thomas Wilson delivered a blistering performance with 29 points, including seven three-pointers on 87.5% shooting from beyond the arc, while Jack Purchase contributed 23 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks.

Melbourne's perimeter shooting proved the difference as they connected on 16-of-29 (55.2%) from three-point range compared to Ballarat's 31.4%. Despite Luke Rosendale's 22 points and Majok Majok's double-double (13 points, 12 rebounds), the Miners couldn't contain the Tigers' offensive onslaught. Melbourne has now won five straight games.

Mt Gambier vs Casey

The Mt Gambier Pioneers (4-2) secured a thrilling 93-91 victory against the Casey Cavaliers (3-3) at Casey Stadium. The Pioneers featured a balanced attack with Austin Shelley, Titus Robinson, and Akech Aliir each scoring 19 points, while Aliir added eight rebounds and six assists.

Casey's Nate Roberts dominated inside with 23 points on 76.9% shooting and nine rebounds, but it wasn't enough. The game featured 17 lead changes and seven ties, with Mt Gambier's control of the offensive boards (12-7) proving decisive. The Pioneers scored 13 second-chance points compared to Casey's four, which ultimately made the difference in this tightly contested matchup.

Nunawading vs NW Tasmania

The Nunawading Spectres (4-2) defeated the North West Tasmania Thunder (2-4) 84-71 at Elphin Sports Stadium. Brian Mack II led the way with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Christian D'Angelo added 19 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

The Spectres demonstrated exceptional free-throw shooting, connecting on 21-of-24 (87.5%) from the charity stripe. Lachlan Barker's 20 points led NW Tasmania, but the Thunder struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 26.1%. Nunawading controlled the contest from early in the second quarter, building a lead that reached 19 points as they secured their third consecutive victory.

Ringwood vs Bendigo

The Bendigo Braves (5-1) edged the Ringwood Hawks (2-4) 101-100 in a thrilling overtime contest at Red Energy Arena. Charles Matthews poured in 26 points along with eight rebounds and four steals, while Lual Diing recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds.

Both teams displayed exceptional balance with five players scoring in double figures each. The Hawks were led by Harry Sealey's 23 points and Jonathan Lawton's all-around contribution of 19 points, nine rebounds, and five steals. The game featured 19 lead changes and eight ties, with neither team leading by more than 13 points. Bendigo's narrow victory came despite being outscored 58-44 in the paint.

Knox vs Keilor

The Knox Raiders (3-3) defeated the Keilor Thunder (1-5) 75-69 at the State Basketball Centre. Kobe Williamson recorded a dominant double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Ade Murkey added 15 points on efficient 46.2% shooting.

The contest was fiercely competitive with 24 lead changes and nine ties. Adetomi Ayilara led Keilor with 16 points, but the Thunder struggled on the boards, being outrebounded 49-31. Knox capitalized with 16 second-chance points compared to Keilor's six. The Raiders' control of the paint (42-38 points) and ability to convert offensive rebounds into scoring opportunities proved decisive in the tightly contested matchup.