Veteran guard Romas Liebich has spearheaded Vytis to its first win of the Geelong United Basketball Winter Championship men’s season following a 27-point performance in Round 6 action on Tuesday night.
In combination with fellow experienced campaigners Steve Wiasak (20 points), James Osborne (17) and Michael Rebula (15), Liebich ensured the Knights outlasted Tigers 84-77.
Riley Pendergast did all he could to get Tigers their first win of the season. He poured in 24 points, including five makes from beyond the three-point arc.
Max Kos has exploded for a season-high 48 points as Pivot City proved too strong for South Geelong Kings at AWA.
The competition’s leading scorer knocked down nine three-pointers in a stunning individual display that saw the undefeated Pivot run out 115-88 winners.
Jason Reardon (19 points), Tyler Erard (18) and Max Zalakos (17) provided handy support for Kos.
Will McPherson was the standout for the Kings with 32 points.
Tom McCormick was next best with 13.
Lara Giants climbed to fourth on the ladder after overcoming Sharks 79-68 at AWA.
Jackson Bentley (26 points) and Joel McFall (25) again impressed for the Giants.
Scott McCarthy was impressive for Sharks with 21 points, while Lachie Wilson contributed 17.
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Surfcoasters have kept themselves in touch with the top four after sneaking past Wildcats 76-75 at Geelong Arena.
The win, in which Matty Lloyd had 25 points and Jack Moran 18, was the second of the season for Surfcoasters.
DeMarcus Gatlin top-scored for Wildcats with 19 points, with Phil Renteria contributing 16.
Liam McInerney’s 43 points have been enough as Christian College Eagles overcame a five-point deficit at three-quarter time to defeat Try Boys at AWA.
Trailing 76-71 heading into the final period, the Eagles outscored the Bears 25-17 to claim their fourth win.
Guard Nathan Freind was also influential in scoring 20 points.
Nathan Gronbeck’s 35 points nearly carried Try Boys to victory.
YMCA had the bye.
NEXT WEEK
Round 7 – Tuesday, June 13
- CC Eagles vs. YMCA @ AWA Alliance Bank Stadium, 7:30pm
- SG Kings vs. Surfcoasters @ AWA Alliance Bank Stadium, 7:30pm
- Tigers vs. Try Boys @ Geelong Arena, 7:30pm
- Wildcats vs. Lara @ AWA Alliance Bank Stadium, 8:40pm
- Pivot City vs. Vytis @ AWA Alliance Bank Stadium, 8:40pm
Bye – Sharks
