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Willetton Tigers 121, Perth Redbacks 115 (OT) – Watch the Replay‍

Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre — April 10, 2026
Halftime: Willetton 49–51

Willetton Tigers outlasted Perth Redbacks in overtime, securing a 121–115 win after a high-scoring contest at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre.

The game remained tight throughout regulation before Willetton took control in overtime, outscoring Perth 13–7 to close it out.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Perth 29–22, 22–27, 30–33, 27–26, OT 7–13
Willetton shot 55% from the field
Willetton controlled the rebounds 41–36

Taeshon Cherry dominated with 36 points on 14-of-20 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists in a decisive all-round performance.

Bryce Johnson added 29 points, hitting seven threes, while Timothy Ibukunoluwa contributed 25 points on 10-of-12 shooting to give Willetton elite scoring depth.

Marshall Nelson led Perth with 30 points and 6 assists, while Nicholas Floyd added 26 points and 13 rebounds in a strong inside presence.

By the Numbers

Taeshon Cherry (WIL): 36 pts │ 7 reb │ 5 ast │ 14-of-20 FG
Bryce Johnson (WIL): 29 pts │ 7-of-13 3PT
Marshall Nelson (PER): 30 pts │ 6 ast

Rockingham Flames 116, South West Slammers 81 – Watch the Replay‍

Eaton Rec Centre — April 10, 2026
Halftime: Rockingham 51–57

Rockingham Flames dominated the second half to defeat South West Slammers 116–81 at Eaton Rec Centre.

Trailing at halftime, the Flames exploded after the break, outscoring the Slammers 65–24 across the final two quarters to turn the game into a blowout.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Slammers 28–24, 29–27, 13–31, 11–34
Rockingham controlled the rebounds 57–30
Rockingham forced 18 turnovers

Isaac White led the Flames with 34 points on 14-of-21 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 6 assists in a dominant offensive display.

Blake Jones recorded 25 points and 21 rebounds in a commanding interior performance, while Michael Harris added 20 points and 6 steals to fuel the second-half surge.

Jhaylon Martinez led South West with 18 points, while Eythan House added 13 points off the bench in a limited offensive showing.

By the Numbers

Isaac White (ROC): 34 pts │ 8 reb │ 6 ast │ 14-of-21 FG
Blake Jones (ROC): 25 pts │ 21 reb
Jhaylon Martinez (SWS): 18 pts │ 6 reb

East Perth Eagles 94, Warwick Senators 75 – Watch the Replay‍

Warwick Stadium — April 10, 2026
Halftime: East Perth 41–40

East Perth Eagles took control after quarter time and pulled away to defeat Warwick Senators 94–75 at Warwick Stadium.

After trailing early, the Eagles dominated the middle quarters, outscoring Warwick 49–30 across the second and third to seize control of the contest.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Warwick 32–17, 8–24, 22–25, 13–28
East Perth controlled the rebounds 49–45
East Perth recorded 22 assists

David Okwera led the Eagles with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks, while Lat Mayen added 25 points and 13 rebounds in a powerful frontcourt display.

Max Rice contributed 17 points and 5 assists, while Jonah Antonio added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to provide balance across the lineup.

Marshawn Blackmon led Warwick with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists, while Billy McRae added 20 points on efficient shooting.

By the Numbers

David Okwera (EPE): 26 pts │ 11 reb │ 3 blk │ 10-of-18 FG
Lat Mayen (EPE): 25 pts │ 13 reb
Marshawn Blackmon (WAR): 26 pts │ 15 reb │ 8 ast

Joondalup Wolves 102, Cockburn Cougars 80 – Watch the Replay‍

Arena Joondalup — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Joondalup 56–50

Joondalup Wolves controlled the game offensively and pulled away after halftime to beat Cockburn Cougars 102–80 at Arena Joondalup.

The Wolves led by six at the break, then held Cockburn to 30 second-half points while maintaining their scoring pace to turn the game into a comfortable win.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Joondalup 26–18, 30–32, 21–15, 25–15
Cockburn controlled the rebounds 48–44
Joondalup shot 53.0% from the field and recorded 23 assists

Sharif Black led Joondalup with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, helping set the tone on both ends.

Caleb Davis added 18 points with four made threes, while CJ Turnage finished with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in an all-round performance.

Joseph Bradshaw led the Cougars with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Josh Hunt and Austin Crowe-St Jack added 11 points each.

By the Numbers

Sharif Black (JOO): 17 pts │ 6 reb │ 5 ast │ 3 stl
Caleb Davis (JOO): 18 pts │ 4-of-7 3PT
Joseph Bradshaw (COC): 20 pts │ 12 reb

Eastern Suns 99, Mandurah Magic 76 – Watch the Replay

Mandurah Aquatic & Rec Centre — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Eastern Suns 49–37

Eastern Suns controlled the contest across all four quarters to defeat Mandurah Magic 99–76 at Mandurah Aquatic & Rec Centre.

The Suns built their lead through the first three quarters and extended it late, holding Mandurah to just 14 points in the fourth to seal the win.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Mandurah 19–23, 18–26, 25–30, 14–20
Eastern Suns controlled the rebounds 48–43
Eastern Suns recorded 24 assists and 15 steals

Jesse Pollock led the Suns with 29 points on 10-of-15 shooting, hitting seven threes in a standout offensive display.

Terrandus Smith added 19 points, while Joe Cook-Green contributed 16 points and 8 assists to drive the Suns’ ball movement.

Lachlan Bertram led Mandurah with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jock Perry added 17 points and 10 rebounds inside.

By the Numbers

Jesse Pollock (EAS): 29 pts │ 7-of-11 3PT
Terrandus Smith (EAS): 19 pts │ 5 reb
Lachlan Bertram (MAN): 21 pts │ 13 reb │ 6 ast

Geraldton Buccaneers 101, Perry Lakes Hawks 91 – Watch the Replay‍

Active West Stadium — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Geraldton 53–45

Geraldton Buccaneers maintained control across all four quarters to secure a 101–91 win over Perry Lakes Hawks at Active West Stadium.

The Buccaneers built their lead in the first half and matched Perry Lakes in the second, never allowing the margin to be seriously threatened.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Geraldton 24–22, 29–23, 25–25, 23–21
Geraldton shot 55.1% from the field
Geraldton recorded 27 assists to 15

Liam Hunt led the Buccaneers with 25 points and 9 assists, adding 3 blocks in a dominant all-round performance.

Verle Williams added 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, while Devondrick Walker contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds to provide scoring balance.

Cameron Huefner led the Hawks with 29 points, while Andreas Grubisa added 23 points and Apiok Dau contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds.

By the Numbers

Liam Hunt (GER): 25 pts │ 9 ast │ 3 blk
Verle Williams (GER): 21 pts │ 8-of-10 FG
Cameron Huefner (PLH): 29 pts │ 9 reb

Goldfields Giants 82, Lakeside Lightning 73 – Watch the Replay

Evolution Mining Stadium — April 11, 2026
Halftime: 38–39

Goldfields Giants closed strongly in the fourth quarter to defeat Lakeside Lightning 82–73 at Evolution Mining Stadium.

After a tight first three quarters, the Giants outscored Lakeside 26–10 in the final term to break the game open.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Goldfields 19–20, 19–19, 18–24, 26–10
Goldfields controlled the rebounds 43–42
Goldfields held Lakeside to 37.5% shooting

Danny Pippen led the Giants with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while Michael Jok added 20 points and hit five threes in a strong perimeter display.

Sam Vinson filled the stat sheet with 17 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks, impacting both ends of the floor.

Corey Shervill led Lakeside with 20 points, while Liam Patterson added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in a competitive effort.

By the Numbers

Danny Pippen (GOL): 24 pts │ 8 reb │ 4 ast
Sam Vinson (GOL): 17 pts │ 9 reb │ 9 ast │ 5 stl
Corey Shervill (LAK): 20 pts │ 5 reb