'In the Uzoma': Dibiamaka goes 11-15 in 27pt win

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Uzoma Dibiamaka and Koop McCalop drove Round 7 results that tightened the middle tier and reshaped the 2026 NBL1 Central men’s race, lifting Woodville Warriors and Southern Tigers with commanding performances.

Dibiamaka’s elite shooting powered Woodville into the top three, while McCalop and Che Brogan controlled tempo in a must-win result for Southern as the ladder compresses behind the unbeaten leaders.

Round 7 Snapshot

• Woodville Warriors move to 5-2 and into top-three contention
• Southern Tigers keep season alive with key win
• South Adelaide also surge to 5-2
• Bottom tier tightens with multiple teams at 2-5

What the Round Told Us

• Woodville’s offence is one of the most efficient in the competition
• South Adelaide are building momentum as a contender
• The gap from 3rd to 9th is minimal — race is open
• North Adelaide slipping further at 1-6

Southern Tigers 100 def. West Adelaide Bearcats 83 – Watch the Replay

• ‍Quarter Scores: 33-27, 21-24, 20-15, 26-17‍
• Largest Lead: Southern by 17‍
• Southern secured a critical result to stay in the hunt at 2-5

Koop McCalop set the tone with 22 points and eight rebounds, controlling the interior and finishing efficiently at 7-13 from the field.

Che Brogan dictated the game with 18 points and 10 assists, generating consistent looks as Southern produced 23 assists and shot 52% from the field.

Jarrod Molnar added 18 points off the bench, while Devin Fortune contributed 12 on 71% shooting in a balanced offensive display.

West Adelaide had five players in double figures, led by Nikolas DeSantis (18) and Braelen Bridges (17), but couldn’t contain Southern’s ball movement and efficiency across four quarters.

By the Numbers

• FG%: 52-44.4% (Southern)
• Assists: 23-18 (Southern)
• 3PT: 12-33 (Southern)
• Record: Southern 2-5

Woodville Warriors 96 def. Eastern Mavericks 69 – Watch the Replay

• ‍Quarter Scores: 31-22, 30-19, 17-10, 18-18‍
• Largest Lead: Woodville by 32‍
• Woodville consolidated a top-three position with a dominant offensive performance

Uzoma Dibiamaka delivered one of the performances of the round with 33 points on 11-15 shooting, including 7-8 from three, driving a highly efficient offensive display.

Nick Wurm added 25 points and seven assists, while Joe Jackson (10 points, nine rebounds, five assists) and Leverenzel Booth Jr (+32) impacted both ends.

Woodville shot 52.2% from the field and 60% from three, generating 25 assists and controlling the game from the opening quarter.

Curtis Scott (19) and Mack Schaftenaar (18) led Eastern, but the Mavericks struggled offensively, shooting just 36.1% and 12.1% from three.

By the Numbers

• FG%: 52.2-36.1% (Woodville)
• 3PT: 12-20 (60%) (Woodville)
• Assists: 25-17 (Woodville)
• Margin: +27

Other Results

• South Adelaide Panthers def. North Adelaide Rockets 112-90
• Woodville Warriors def. North Adelaide Rockets 92-76

Ladder Snapshot

• Sturt Sabres (7-0) remain unbeaten at No.1
• Forestville Eagles (6-1) continue to chase
• Woodville Warriors, South Adelaide Panthers (5-2) strengthen top-four push
• Five teams sit between 2-5 and 3-4 in a tight middle cluster

Watchlist

• Can Woodville sustain elite shooting efficiency against top teams?
• Are South Adelaide now a genuine top-two threat?
• Which 2-5 team breaks into the mid-pack?
• Can North Adelaide halt their slide at 1-6?

Key Games — Round 8

Woodville Warriors vs South Adelaide Panthers

Top-four clash with direct ladder impact
Dibiamaka vs South Adelaide defence defines tempo

Southern Tigers vs Forestville Eagles

Southern look to build momentum against a top-two side
Execution vs elite structure

Sturt Sabres vs Norwood Flames

Unbeaten Sturt face a mid-table test
Can Norwood disrupt the leaders?

Round Questions

• Are Woodville ready to challenge the top two?
• Can South Adelaide sustain their surge?
• Which middle-tier team emerges as a finals threat?
• How quickly can the bottom teams respond?