RL Signs GUB Champs League Women’s Game of the Week: Wildcats vs. Pivot City
With finals fast approaching, Wildcats strengthened their top-three credentials with a convincing 71-51 victory over Pivot City in the RL Signs GUB Champs League Womenโs Game of the Week.
Jessica Dellar delivered a match-winning performance, pouring in a game-high 28 points to lead the Wildcats attack. While Dellarโs scoring proved the decisive factor, it was far from a one-player show, with Ava Stonehouse, Ruby Hall and Lilly Hine providing valuable support as each finished with 10 points.
Pivot City had their moments and received solid contributions from Macey Bowie (14 points), Shayna Brown (12) and Rhiannon Stephenson (10), but they were unable to contain Dellar as Wildcats gradually pulled away to secure the 20-point win.
The result sees Wildcats improve to an 11-6 record and remain firmly in the hunt for a coveted top-two finish heading into the final round of the regular season. They sit third on the ladder, level on wins and losses with second-placed Try Boys but narrowly behind on percentage.
For Pivot City, the loss leaves them in fifth place at 3-13 and out of finals contention, with a crucial wooden spoon battle against the bottom-placed Surfcoasters looming next week.
Other Results: Try Boys def. Surfcoasters 69-43, YMCA def. Sharks 74-53.
RL Signs GUB Champs League Men’s Game of the Week: CC Eagles vs. Wildcats
With one round remaining in the RL Signs GUB Champs League regular season, CC Eagles took a major step towards securing a finals berth, defeating Wildcats 87-65 in the Menโs Game of the Week.
The Eagles produced a strong all-round offensive display, led by Matthew Jennings, who poured in a game-high 22 points. William Ilsley provided valuable support with 17 points, while Keegan Johnson added 15 as CC Eagles pulled away after halftime.
Wildcats stayed within striking distance through the opening half thanks to the efforts of Jack Brockway, who finished with 20 points. Seth Garcia contributed 14 and Cory Jones added 10 as Wildcats battled hard to remain in contention.
However, the game turned decisively in the third quarter. CC Eagles exploded for a 29-13 term, creating separation on the scoreboard and taking full control of the contest. The dominant quarter proved the difference as the Eagles cruised to a convincing 22-point victory.
The win strengthens CC Eagles’ hold on fourth position and keeps their finals destiny in their own hands. Their final-round clash with fellow fourth place contenders SG Kings, combined with the result of Lara Giants’ matchup against ladder leaders YMCA, will determine who claims the coveted fourth spot heading into the postseason.
Other results: YMCA def. SG Kings 85-71, Pivot City def. Lara Giants 115-111, Surfcoasters def. Sharks 86-66, Try Boys def. Vytis Knights 60-56.
