Game Recap: Sharks @ Rams
- May 17
- 2 min read
Result: The Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams (95) are defeated by SBS Bank Southland Sharks (104)
The Rams made a fast start behind the shot-making of Walter Brown (32 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists) and the early energy of returning veteran Rene Rougeau, helping Canterbury to a 24-20 lead at quarter time. Southland responded in the second quarter through Caleb Asberry and Rylan Jones before the Rams stretched the margin again during the third behind key baskets from Brown and Tamenang Choh.
Canterbury would eventually build the lead to double digits, but the Sharks stormed back with a dominant fourth quarter to take control of the contest. Southland sealed the result on the back of Caleb Asberry’s all-round performance and clutch late-game scoring, while Rylan Jones and Keylan Boone hit key shots during a decisive late run.
Leading Players
Canterbury Rams: Walter Brown (32p, 8r, 3a), Tamenang Choh (18p, 5r, 4a), Taylor Britt (17p, 4r, 5a), Jack Andrew (17p, 8r, 3a)
Southland Sharks: Caleb Asberry (33p, 3r, 1a), Samuel Timmins (22p, 10r, 2a), Rylan Jones (19p, 4r, 10a), Brayden Inger (11p, 2r, 3a)
MVP Votes:
Caleb Asberry (Southland Sharks) - 8
Walter Brown (Canterbury Rams) - 8
Samuel Timmins (Southland Sharks) - 8
Rylan Jones (Southland Sharks) - 4
Tamenang Choh (Canterbury Rams) - 1
Taylor Britt (Canterbury Rams) - 1
Rapid League game:
Result: Mad Butcher Canterbury Rams (45) defeat Southland Sharks (42)
The Canterbury Rams outlasted the Southland Sharks 45-42 in a dramatic triple overtime Rapid League clash at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, Christchurch.
The game was locked at 10-10 after the opening quarter before Canterbury edged ahead 19-18 at halftime. The Sharks responded in the third quarter, taking a 28-26 lead into the fourth before both sides traded blows late to force overtime.
Neither team could be separated after the first two overtime periods, with clutch plays from Dane Bertinshaw and Riley Snow helping Southland stay alive. But in the third overtime period, Mana Martin knocked down a huge three-pointer to give Canterbury the decisive advantage as the Rams held on for a memorable 45-42 win.
Leading Players
Canterbury Rams: Mana Martin (14p, 2r, 1a), Milan Newton (11p, 4r, 2a), Brody Cooper (9p, 5r, 2a)
Southland Sharks: William Leger (12p, 5r, 4a), Dane Bertinshaw (9p, 3a), Tautoko Wynyard (8p, 10r)
Rapid League MVP Votes:
Mana Martin (Canterbury Rams) - 10
William Leger (Southland Sharks) - 8
Milan Newton (Canterbury Rams) - 3
Tautoko Wynyard (Southland Sharks) - 4
Brody Cooper (Canterbury Rams) - 2
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