Spurgin's big game ends Bankstown's season

• Jason Spurgin explodes for 28 points and 11 rebounds in Sutherland's victory
• Ignatius Mitchell posts impressive 20-point, 11-rebound double-double for Norths Bears
• Illawarra dominates Sydney with 116-76 blowout win at The Snakepit
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Sutherland 89 def Bankstown 84 — Watch the Replay

Sutherland Sharks secured an 89-84 victory against Bankstown Bruins at Bankstown Basketball Stadium, with Jason Spurgin delivering an outstanding performance of 28 points and 11 rebounds. Spurgin was efficient from the field, shooting 55 percent including 4-from-6 from three-point range, while Lochlan Hutchison added 20 points and five assists for the Sharks.

The game remained competitive throughout with three lead changes, but Sutherland's dominance on the boards proved decisive, outrebounding Bankstown 51-42. Andre Wolford led the Bruins with 25 points on 8-from-16 shooting, while Jaylin Galloway contributed a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort.

Norths Bears 81 def Manly Warringah 73 — Watch the Replay

Norths Bears defeated Manly Warringah 81-73 at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre behind Austin Patterson's stellar 21-point performance. The Bears showcased their rebounding prowess, pulling down 50 boards compared to Manly's 37, with Lachlan Bofinger recording an impressive double-double of 11 points and 16 rebounds to go with six assists.

In a contest featuring 20 lead changes and six ties, Norths' control of the paint made the difference, outscoring Manly 42-30 inside. Isaiah Lee and Matthew Eldridge each scored 17 points for the Sea Eagles, but their combined efforts weren't enough to overcome the Bears' balanced attack and dominant glass control.

Illawarra 116 def Sydney 76 — Watch the Replay

Illawarra Hawks delivered a dominant performance in a 116-76 rout against Sydney at The Snakepit Stadium. Kobe McDowell-White led the Hawks with 23 points and eight assists, shooting an efficient 8-from-15 from the field including 5-from-10 from three-point range. The Hawks displayed exceptional ball movement with 36 assists on 44 made field goals.

Despite Anthony Mundine's standout performance of 29 points and 11 rebounds for Sydney, Illawarra's depth and shooting efficiency proved too much. The Hawks shot 50 percent from the field and forced 22 turnovers while committing just five of their own. Todd Blanchfield contributed a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds for Illawarra in the convincing victory.

Canberra 88 def BA CoE 72 — Watch the Replay

Canberra Gunners overcame the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence 88-72 at the BA Centre of Excellence. Derek Emelifeonwu and William Mayfield each scored 19 points to lead the Gunners, while Cameron Pender delivered a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds, including seven offensive boards.

The Centre of Excellence was led by Alexander Dickeson's 20 points and seven assists, but struggled to match Canberra's interior dominance. The Gunners controlled the glass with a 43-30 rebounding advantage and shot an efficient 50.8 percent from the field, including a dominant 64.1 percent on two-point attempts. The game featured 22 lead changes before Canberra pulled away in the second half.