GUB Champs League Wrap – Round 10
RL Signs GUB Champs League Women’s Game of the Week: Sharks vs. Pivot City
The RL Signs GUB Champs League Women’s Game of the Week delivered a thrilling contest, with Sharks and Pivot City playing out a dramatic 80-80 draw in one of the most even matchups of the season.
Pivot City, chasing just their second win, came within reach of a major upset behind a standout performance from Mackenzie Drew. The GUB BigV and NBL1 representative poured in a game-high 30 points, well supported by Matilda Sewell (20) and Shayna Brown (15) in a rare but highly effective three-pronged offensive display.
The Sharks responded in kind, with MVP contender Georgia Varley leading the charge with 27 points, while Jada Button (19) and Cortney Hollowood (18) ensured the ladder contenders stayed within striking distance throughout.
In a game defined by momentum swings and clutch plays at both ends, neither side could break clear, ultimately settling for a share of the points. While the result felt bittersweet, it highlighted the depth and resilience of both teams, as the Sharks hold third at 5-3-1 and Pivot City move to 1-8-1.
Other Results: Wildcats def. Try Boys 52-48, YMCA def. Surfcoasters 77-62
RL Signs GUB Champs League Men’s Game of the Week: CC Eagles vs. SG Kings
The RL Signs GUB Champs League Men’s Game of the Week delivered a high-scoring spectacle, with CC Eagles securing a hard-fought 107-100 victory over SG Kings in an entertaining clash.
Matthew Jennings led the charge for the Eagles with a dominant game-high 33 points, proving a constant threat on the offensive end. He was brilliantly supported by Micah Staff, who added 26, while Lachlan Quirk chipped in with 15 in a well-rounded team performance that saw every Eagles player hit the scoreboard.
The Kings refused to back down, with Jackson Cone matching the intensity with 30 points of his own. Strong contributions also came from Riley Pendergast (18) and Xavier Nelson (17), as the Kings maintained pressure throughout the contest.
In a tightly contested matchup, momentum swung both ways, but it was the Eagles’ ability to execute in the key moments that proved decisive. Their composure down the stretch created the separation needed to close out the win.
The result lifts the Eagles to a 5-3 record and fourth place, while the Kings slip to 3-6 and remain in eighth.
Other Results: Vytis Knights def. Wildcats 85-60, Try Boys def. Surfcoasters 117-80, Pivot City def. Sharks 117-88, YMCA def. Lara Giants 82-78
