LATEST SHARKS NEWS

In a rerun of last year’s Grand Final, SBS Bank Southland Sharks won a dramatic Sal’s NBL championship game against Mills Albert Wellington Saints 104-101 in overtime.

The SBS Bank Southland Sharks will play in a home Grand Final in Invercargill for the first time in their 17-year history after travelling to Christchurch and earning an 84-74 semifinal victory over the Canterbury Rams tonight.

Semi-Final Preview: Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams vs SBS Bank Southland Sharks

Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (96) defeat the Northern Group Tauranga Whai (81) Three would rain down for the Whai to begin the first quarter. Reuben Te Rangi, Taine Murray and Nick Stoddart would get great looks from 3 and stun the Sharks early as the visiting side would take an early 10 point lead. The Sharks, usually ever so careful with the ball, would be sloppy with the ball, causing turnovers that would hurt their chances of keeping it close initially. Reuben Te Ran

Result: Southland Sharks (83) defeat Nelson Giants (71)

Result: The Northern Group Tauranga Whai (96) are defeated by SBS Bank Southland Sharks (102)

Big Barrel Hawke's Bay Hawks (93) are defeated by SBS Bank Southland Sharks (117)

Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (84) are defeated by Taranaki Airs (93)