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Withers, Pepper combined for 61 in 29pt demolition

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Withers, Pepper combined for 61 in 29pt demolition
Withers, Pepper combined for 61 in 29pt demolition

Warwick Senators Todd Withers. Photo: Vikki Edwards

NBL1 West Conference: Round 14 — July 5, 2025

Warwick 128 def Willetton 99 — Watch the Replay

Todd Withers caught fire for 33 points as Warwick demolished Willetton 128-99 at Warwick Stadium. Withers shot an outstanding 7-from-12 from three-point range and 6-from-6 on two-pointers while adding five assists. Elijah Pepper recorded a spectacular double-double with 28 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, while Mitch Clarke contributed 26 points on 8-from-11 shooting in a relentless offensive onslaught.

Willetton struggled defensively, allowing Warwick to shoot a blistering 48.8 percent from three-point territory and 58.7 percent overall. Damien Scott led the Tigers with 17 points and five rebounds, but Willetton never led in the contest and trailed by as many as 35 points. The Senators' ball movement was exceptional, generating 31 assists while connecting on 20 three-pointers in the dominant performance.

Geraldton 108 def Lakeside 88 — Watch the Replay

Johny Narkle delivered a masterful 27-point performance as Geraldton secured a comprehensive 108-88 win against Lakeside at Active West Stadium. Narkle was less than efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 5-from-13 from three-point range but added seven assists and nine rebounds. The Buccaneers shot an impressive 55.6 percent from the field and dished out 36 assists in a dominant offensive display.

Lakeside struggled to control the ball with 14 turnovers despite balanced scoring from Isaiah Lewis (22 points), AJ Wilson (21 points, 7 rebounds), and Corey Shervill (21 points, 7 rebounds). The Lightning fell behind by as many as 20 points and couldn't recover despite shooting a respectable 35.3 percent from three-point range. Geraldton's ball movement proved the difference as they recorded a stellar 3.3 assist-to-turnover ratio while dominating points in the paint 54-30.

Perry Lakes 87 def Perth 79 — Watch the Replay

Luke Phillips led the way with 21 points as Perry Lakes secured an 87-79 victory against Perth at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre. Phillips shot 4-from-10 from deep and added five assists, while Nicholas Floyd contributed an efficient 18 points on 87.5 percent shooting with six rebounds. The Hawks' three-point shooting proved decisive, connecting on 13-from-30 attempts (43.3 percent) compared to Perth's dismal 18.5 percent from long range.

Lochlan Cummings paced Perth with 21 points and seven rebounds, but the Redbacks couldn't overcome their poor outside shooting despite winning the rebounding battle 42-35. Perry Lakes' defensive pressure generated 10 steals and forced 16 turnovers, helping them build a lead that reached 17 points. The Hawks' balanced attack featured four players scoring in double figures in a solid team effort.

Eastern Suns 89 def Joondalup 83 — Watch the Replay

Randy Bell exploded for 35 points and secured a double-double with 10 rebounds as Eastern Suns edged out Joondalup 89-83 at HBF Arena Joondalup. Bell was electric from distance, connecting on 7-from-11 three-pointers while adding six assists. Marshall Nelson also recorded a double-double with 31 points and 11 rebounds, shooting an efficient 14-from-24 from the field in a powerful two-man performance.

Despite Adili Kuerban's 27-point outburst on 7-from-13 three-point shooting for Joondalup, the Wolves couldn't overcome Eastern Suns' dominance in the paint (58-30). Caleb Davis notched a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while CJ Turnage added 18 points and 10 rebounds, but the Wolves' 40 percent field goal shooting proved insufficient. Eastern Suns controlled the glass with a 50-34 rebounding advantage to secure the hard-fought victory.

Cockburn 102 def SW Slammers 88 — Watch the Replay

Josh Hunt led a balanced attack with 19 points as Cockburn defeated SW Slammers 102-88 at Wally Hagan Stadium. Hunt shot an exceptional 7-from-8 on two-pointers and added five assists, while Chan Nai contributed 17 points and eight rebounds. The Cougars displayed a full team effort with six players scoring in double figures while creating 24 assists on 37 made field goals.

Jamal Poplar delivered a remarkable individual performance for the Slammers with 37 points on 14-from-22 shooting, including 5-from-7 from three-point range, while adding nine rebounds and six assists. However, SW Slammers couldn't overcome 21 turnovers that Cockburn converted into 13 points. The Cougars dominated the glass with a 45-35 rebounding advantage and pulled away in the second half after a game featuring 20 lead changes.

Goldfields 115 def East Perth 79 — Watch the Replay

Joshua Duach poured in 31 points as Goldfields crushed East Perth 115-79 at Niels Hansen Basketball Stadium. Duach shot an outstanding 13-from-21 from the field, including 3-from-8 from beyond the arc. Shaun Stewart added 27 points on efficient 9-from-13 shooting with seven rebounds, while De'Sean Parsons recorded a double-double with 27 points and 11 rebounds to go with seven assists.

East Perth never led in the contest as Goldfields dominated every facet of the game, shooting 57.5 percent from the field and winning the rebounding battle 50-34. Lee Roberts led the Eagles with 22 points and nine rebounds, but his seven turnovers contributed to East Perth's offensive struggles. Goldfields' lead ballooned to 37 points as they controlled the paint with a 64-34 scoring advantage in a comprehensive victory.

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