Tigers too much bite for Redbacks
The Redbacks’ men’s team maintained their unbeaten 2010 home game record at the Belmont Oasis Stadium by leading from start to finish in their 114 to 88 point win on Friday night against the Stirling Senators.
Shooting guard Jarrad Prior top-scored for the Redbacks with a total of 27 points along with six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Fellow shooting guard Ryan Neill was their next highest scorer with 21 points.
The Redbacks’ men lost by one-point the following night in their away game thriller against the Willetton Tigers 78 to 79. Redbacks’ point guard Joel Wagner made 14 assists and scored 16 points while Neill was the game-high scorer with 23 points.
The win sees the Redbacks’ men with a season record of six wins and four losses and in fifth-place in the 14-team competition.
The Redbacks’ women’s team had a 69 to 49 win against the Senators. Former Australian Opals squad member Marita Payne had an immediate impact in her first game for them as the game-high scorer with 16 points along with 12 rebounds. Forward Frances Clarke was their next highest scorer with 12-points together with six rebounds.
Payne again top-scored for the Redbacks with 23 points as well as taking 19 rebounds in their 69 to 82 point loss to the Tigers. Shooting guard Kerise Delcoure was their next highest scorer with 11 points and four rebounds.
The Redbacks’ women’s team now has a season record of five wins and four losses and is in sixth-place in the 12-team competition.
The action continues this Saturday night (1st May) with the Redbacks playing the Eastern Suns at the Belmont Oasis Stadium, corner Abernethy and Alexander Roads. The women’s game starts at 6:00PM and the men’s game at 8.00PM.
Article by Redbacks Media
Photo by Marg Prior
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