A Marach Marach-inspired Pivot City will feature in another RL Signs Geelong United Basketball Men’s Winter Championship grand final after overcoming Lara Giants in the second semi-final, 107-75.
The talented youngster produced a stunning 46-point haul as Pivot pulled away in the second half to record a comfortable victory.
Showing his versatility, Marach knocked down five three-pointers in his season-high tally.
Leading by seven at half-time, a 30-18 third quarter from Pivot ensured the Giants will have to go via a preliminary final if it’s to be part of grand final action.
Cohen Blythe (22 points) and Tyler Erard (17 points) ensured Pivot City had plenty of scoring options outside of Marach.
Jackson Bentley was again the standout for Lara as he took his season tally past 400 points on the back of 25 tonight.
Usual suspects Jack Burnett (21 points) and Joel McFall (16) also contributed for the Giants.
A fast start and a dominant performance from big man Liam McInerney have earned Christian College Eagles a spot in the preliminary final after outlasting YMCA by eight points, 80-72 at AWA.
The former Geelong United big man poured in 36 points in an impressive inside-outside game. Most of McInerney’s points came inside the paint in an absorbing battle with Y big Jack Terrill.
However, he also knocked down an equal-game-high four three-pointers.
The Eagles opened the contest with a 27-16 first quarter, which proved crucial in the final result.
Playing coach Nathan Freind played a solid support role, finishing with 18 points, with Jamieson Hultgren contributing 11.
Terrill worked hard for his 21 points for YMCA, with veteran Nathan Herbert also scoring 21.
Bailey Bruce was next best for Y with 11 points.
