Game Recap: Sharks v Saints
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Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks 104 defeat Mills Albert Wellington Saints 90
This was a matchup that many fans had circled. The 2025 Finals rematch. Despite many of the 2025 Champions missing from this roster, the Sharks came roaring out of the gate with a chip on their shoulder. They'd shoot a blistering 7/8 from 3 to start the first. The Saints would stay close and eventually bring the lead within reach, but the Sharks would go on a large run of their own and bring their lead back up to 15. Their dominance was clear as Caleb Asberry and Rylan Jones would lead the way. Elijah Pepper, his brilliance undeniable, would try his best to keep the Saints in it, but turnovers and bad shot selection would keep the game out of reach for the reigning champions.
Leading Players
Southland Sharks: Caleb Asberry (26p, 6r, 7a), Rylan Jones (26p, 5r, 5a, 5s), Brayden Inger (15p, 11r, 2s)
Wellington Saints: Elijah Pepper (43p, 5r, 2a), Izayah Le'afa (10p, 11r, 8a), Akech Aliir (11p, 5r)
MVP Votes:
Caleb Asberry (Sharks) - 9
Rylan Jones (Sharks) - 8
Elijah Pepper (Saints) - 6
Brayden Inger (Sharks) - 4
Akech Aliir (Saints) - 3
Rapid League game:
Result: Southland Sharks (30) are defeated by Mills Albert Pathways Wellington Saints (49)
Leading Players
Southland Sharks: Will Leger (10p, 4r, 2a), Quake Webster (9p, 2a)
Wellington Saints: Alex Blackmore (11p, 3r), Mercury Nonu (10p, 3a)
Rapid League MVP Votes:
Hassan Munir (Saints) - 7
Mercury Nonu (Saints) - 5
Alex Blackmore (Sharks) - 4
Will Leger (Sharks) - 4
Arthur Pilcher (Saints) - 4
Quake Webster (Sharks) - 3
Arana Robertson (Saints) - 3
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