Game Recap - Sharks v Hawks
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Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (103) defeat Big Barrel Hawke's Bay Hawks (62)
The Southland Sharks powered past the Hawke's Bay Hawks after taking control early and steadily extending their advantage throughout the contest.
Southland got off to a strong start behind the shooting of Rylan Jones (15pts, 5r, 10a) and the interior presence of Samuel Timmins (20pts, 12r, 3a), helping the Sharks to a 20-17 lead at quarter time.
The Sharks would eventually build the lead beyond 40 points, but the Hawks continued to compete behind Jacob Murphy (15pts, 9r, 3a), before Southland sealed the convincing victory with balanced scoring and dominant defence.
Leading Players:
Sharks: Brayden Inger (21pts, 2r), Samuel Timmins (20pts, 12r, 3a), Rylan Jones (15pts, 5r, 10a)
Hawks: Jacob Murphy (15pts, 9r, 3a), Chase Jeter (14pts, 9r), Jeremy McLaughlin (10pts, 8r, 3a)
Rapid League game: Southland Sharks (29) are defeated by TotalEnergies Hawke's Bay Hawks (39)
The Hawke's Bay Hawks raced out to an early lead and controlled the contest from start to finish, defeating the Southland Sharks 39-29 in Rapid League action. The Hawks got off to a strong start behind the shooting of Isaac Allan (13pts, 4r, 1a) and the playmaking of Kobe Costley (7pts, 4r, 4a), helping Hawke's Bay to a 15-6 lead at quarter time.
The Sharks cut the deficit to seven points during the second half behind the scoring of Quake Webster and the interior presence of Tautoko Wynyard, but the Hawks responded and sealed the result through the all-round play of Balin Casson, with timely scoring and defensive stops preserving the advantage.
Leading Players:
Sharks: Quake Webster (14pts, 5a), Tautoko Wynyard (7pts, 3r)
Hawks: Isaac Allan (13pts, 4r, 1a), Balin Casson (13pts, 2r, 1a), Kobe Costley (7pts, 4r, 4a)
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